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While Quotes

Reflections on time, duration, and what happens in between.

Built around the small connective word 'while,' this set spans the slow process of self-discovery and a sharp political-philosophy line on freedom versus the state. Explore more under Time quotes.

I do get recognized every once in a while.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

I was afraid to express myself for a while.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

While I was at Madrid, for me, Cristiano was the best.

Quotes by Xabi Alonso

One-third of the people in the United States promote, while the other two-thirds provide.

Quotes by Will Rogers

Context Quotes

It took me a while to find myself.

Quotes by Waris Ahluwalia

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.

Quotes by Vladimir Lenin

I interned at Fendi while Michael Burke was overseeing Fendi.

Quotes by Virgil Abloh

I became completely addicted to 'Angry Birds' for a while.

Quotes by Vikas Swarup

While we can learn from U.S. models, we certainly can't practice them.

Quotes by Victor Koo

Duration Quotes

It's been a roller-coaster ride. But I haven't been diving this well for a while.

Quotes by Troy Dumais

I was in a band called Hooker for a while.

Quotes by Travis Barker

I was planning to remain an amateur for a while.

Quotes by Tracy Austin

It took a while, but your life prepares you for these roles.

Quotes by Tony Burton

While mantling on the maiden's cheek Young roses kindled into thought.

Quotes by Thomas Moore

Emotion Quotes

Time marks us while we are marking time.

Quotes by Theodore Roethke

I do no writing while I'm in Belgrade visiting my grandma.

Quotes by Tea Obreht

You are the music while the music lasts.

Quotes by T. S. Eliot

I experienced a lot of things while I was working with Dibakar Banerjee.

Quotes by Sushant Singh Rajput

I'm thrilled to get hired every once in a while.

Quotes by Stephen Root

Time Quotes

While all deception requires secrecy, all secrecy is not meant to deceive.

Quotes by Sissela Bok

Frequently Asked Questions

What ties these While quotes together?
Each quote uses the word 'while' to mark a stretch of time, whether that is a personal journey, a season of work, or a broader philosophical condition. Together they explore how much can change during an in-between period.
Why do people search for quotes about time passing?
Looking back on 'while' something was happening often reveals more than looking at a single moment does. These quotes give language to that reflective, in-progress feeling of time moving.
Is there a quote about self-discovery in this set?
Yes, one line describes how it took real time to find oneself, a sentiment many readers recognize from their own lives. It pairs well with browsing Time quotes for related themes.
Does this collection include a quote about freedom and the state?
It does, with a philosophical line arguing that freedom and state authority cannot coexist at the same time. It is presented as abstract political philosophy rather than commentary on any current government.
Are any of these quotes about working alongside someone notable?
A couple of entries recall specific stretches of time spent interning or working in a particular place, tied to real memories of that period. They show how 'while' often marks a formative chapter rather than just a duration.

Other entries recall a specific season working alongside someone notable or living somewhere formative. Continue with Duration or Context quotes for related themes.