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Woods Quotes

On nature, quiet, and childhood spaces that shaped the imagination.

Several lines treat woods as something worth protecting, recalling a childhood worry that cities might eventually replace every open, wild space. Read more in our Nature quotes.

There are few words in Russian for the Western concept of 'law,' but there are legions of words for connections, helping people from one's neck of the woods.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

It was way out in the woods in a beautiful, huge log studio. Keith Richards came in and did the vocals with Levon. Again, a big party, but we did get a good cut out of it.

Quotes by Scotty Moore

I used to love wildlife as a kid and being outside in the garden and the woods and the field and that stuff.

Quotes by Sean Bean

In all likelihood, the only thing extraordinary about Tiger Woods was his golf: he had extraordinary coordination and extraordinary discipline - on the course, at any rate. That discipline was the source of his power.

Quotes by Sarah Churchwell

Ray Bradbury's connections to fantasy, space, cinema, to the macabre and the melancholy, were all born of his years spent running, jumping, galloping through the woods, across the fields, and down the brick-paved streets of Waukegan.

Quotes by Sam Weller

I spent a lot of time growing up in Oregon after I left California. Spent a lot of time in the woods.

Quotes by Sam Elliott

We were so far back in the woods, they almost had to pipe in sunlight.

Quotes by Roy Rogers

I just know that for my honeymoon, I'm not going to go to a cabin in the woods.

Quotes by Rose Leslie

How can I intimidate Tiger Woods? I mean, the guy's got 75 or whatever PGA Tour wins, 14 majors. He's been the biggest thing ever in our sport. How could some little 23-year-old from Northern Ireland with a few wins...

Quotes by Rory McIlroy

New Jersey is the most poetic state: close enough to New York to be urban and cosmopolitan, far enough to be desirous and unsure; densely populated, but full of farms and woods, with the most deer of any state.

Quotes by Robert Pinsky

You can't take up golf on a whim and find yourself competing against Tiger Woods in the Masters six months later.

Quotes by Richard Roeper

I'm not really much of a video game player; my son would be the expert in that department. The only game I would really play is golf, the Tiger Woods video game.

Quotes by Richard Roundtree

We are telling our kids that nature is in the past and it probably doesn't count anymore, the future is in electronics, the boogeyman is in the woods, and playing outdoors is probably illicit and possibly illegal.

Quotes by Richard Louv

I'm from Minnesota. I like to be barefoot, running through the woods.

Quotes by Rachel Keller

I do have a side of me that would just love to be stuck in the woods and have to stick it out and be really resourceful.

Quotes by Rachel McAdams

I've grown up in Mumbai, did college from Mumbai, many colleges, actually - Jai Hind, Ruia, Andrews, Wilson, Whistling Woods... Then I worked as a production assistant with Prahlad Kakar, and then I started acting.

Quotes by Prateik Babbar

I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to the Internet.

Quotes by Peter Benchley

I'm certainly no hardcore backpacker, but I do enjoy being out in the woods for a few hours.

Quotes by Paul G. Tremblay

A great war shall burst forth from fishes of steel. Machines of flying fire, lobsters, grasshoppers, mosquitoes. The mass attacks shall be repulsed in the woods, when no child in Germany shall obey any longer.

Quotes by Nostradamus

I grew up playing in the woods.

Quotes by Nick Robinson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Woods collection cover?
Woods appear here as more than scenery — a childhood dread of the world becoming all cement with no more woods, a documentary crew describing filming as "turning over a rock in the woods," and quiet suburban woods as a formative backdrop to growing up.
What do these Woods quotes reflect on?
They explore the woods as a symbol of nature, quiet, and escape from the modern, built-up world, from a childhood fear of losing green spaces to memories of growing up somewhere quiet and forested. See more nature-focused reflection in Nature quotes.
What does the 'turning over a rock in the woods' quote refer to?
It describes filming the premiere episode of 'United Shades of America,' noting that at the time the topic being explored wasn't yet part of national conversation — the quote is included as the speaker's own description of that filmmaking experience.
Why do people search for woods quotes?
They capture a longing for stillness and untouched nature, often as a contrast to busy city life. That makes them popular for captions about hiking, camping, or simply craving quiet.
Does the collection touch on identity and belonging tied to specific places?
Yes, one quote lists several real places — including the hills of Umm al-Fahem, Munich, Gaza's streets, and the woods of Babi Yar — in the context of a nation's right to exist. Given the weight of these references, it's presented here exactly as written, without added commentary or interpretation.
One quote describes a childhood nightmare of the world becoming all city with no woods left — what's the feeling behind that?
It expresses an early, instinctive fear of losing natural space to endless development, a worry that still resonates with anyone who values wild or rural places. Related calm imagery appears in Peace quotes.
Is this collection mostly about nature itself?
Woods function more as a symbol here — of a vanishing countryside, of quiet suburban solitude, or of a starting point for deeper investigation — than as straightforward nature writing.
Does the collection include more than just nostalgic or peaceful reflections?
Yes, one quote recalls filming a documentary series in the woods as a way of uncovering something hidden and uncomfortable, showing that woods can also represent mystery or things kept out of sight. See Mystery quotes for that angle.
How can these quotes be used?
They work well as captions for outdoor photos, reflections on a quiet upbringing, or a simple appreciation for nature. Pair with Emotion quotes for a more personal, reflective tone.

Others remember growing up somewhere quiet, with woods as the main backdrop rather than any real activity. Explore Peace quotes for related themes.