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World Quotes

Quotes on the world and our place in it.

These quotes look at the world from different angles - one traces a common phrase back to ancient religion, another describes feeling atomized after moving to a new city. A few recall novels depicting a world with tighter social fabric, where people actually knew each other. Related reading: Great Quotes.

I need to show the world that my final goal is to perform huge concerts like Madonna.

Quotes by Psy

I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world.

Quotes by Psy

To the U.S. and the world, I'm just known as some funny song and some funny music, some funny video guy. But in Korea I'm doing one of the biggest concerts; it's not a dance music concert. I'm playing with...

Quotes by Psy

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.

Quotes by Publilius Syrus

All the good work in the world will not compensate for the damage that a single facet of the business, or a rogue individual, can do. Insider trading, environmental damage, human-rights violations, and opportunistic practices erode trust and result in...

Quotes by Punit Renjen

Mummy, Bea and I call ourselves 'the Tripod' - they are my best friends in the world.

Quotes by Princess Eugenie of York

How do I play the princess thing? I don't, really. I don't like talking about it much and find it annoying when people say things like, 'Oh, you're the princess.' One of my best friends jokingly says, 'Hi, Princess,' and...

Quotes by Princess Eugenie of York

I literally have my hand in every aspect of the art world that you could imagine. That's what I've always done.

Quotes by Princess Nokia

We - the current generation - have a moral responsibility to make the world better for future generations.

Quotes by Priscilla Chan

The biggest challenge Malayalam cinema faces is territorial. We operate within a small territory in Kerala, and the Malayalam diaspora across the world in comparative terms is quite small. But we have world-class talent in terms of technicians, actors, and...

Quotes by Prithviraj Sukumaran

Something like a 'Maheshinte Prathikaram' will work anywhere in the world because it speaks of something that is beyond language.

Quotes by Prithviraj Sukumaran

Our young people are some of the most dynamic and determined in the world.

Quotes by Priti Patel

We are a global power, active and responsible on the world stage. This will never change.

Quotes by Priti Patel

When the world faces its biggest challenges, it looks to Britain to show the strong leadership needed to overcome them.

Quotes by Priti Patel

Our aid budget has a crucial role to play in shaping the world according to our universal values of democracy, enterprise and justice.

Quotes by Priti Patel

In times of crisis, the world looks to Britain not just for our work on the ground, but also for our leadership.

Quotes by Priti Patel

As a nation, we face a choice. With parts of the world on fire, can we ignore the despair beyond our borders? Or do we use our global influence and leadership to confront these challenges head-on?

Quotes by Priti Patel

With our educated workforce, our language as the international language of commerce, we are ideally geographically located to prepare for success. Following Brexit, we will have the tools at our disposal to take advantage of these attributes, and to benefit...

Quotes by Priti Patel

A dynamic Britain, free from the E.U., can be the greatest force of good in the world.

Quotes by Priti Patel

In a world of serious threats to the U.K. and to global stability, where we see violence and conflict pulling people back into poverty, international terrorism, migration crises, children dying from preventable diseases and global environmental concerns on the rise,...

Quotes by Priti Patel

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are gathered on the "World" page?
A thoughtful mix — from the surprising origin of the word "Amen" in Western prayer, to feeling that "our world was very atomized" after moving to a new city, to an obsession with novels like 'War and Peace' that portrayed a world with a strong social fabric.
Are these quotes optimistic or critical about the world?
Mostly reflective and a little critical — several point out something missing or changed, like a more connected past captured in old novels versus a more fragmented present. If you want something more upbeat about the world, Good quotes or Great quotes might suit better.
Is there a quote here about sports and the world?
Yes — one touches on being "world champions" in the context of how team-building has changed, showing how "world" can apply to competition and money as much as culture.
What connects these quotes to the idea of Life?
Many of them are really about how life feels within a larger world — connected or isolated, spiritual or fragmented. For a broader take on that same territory, see Life quotes.
What's the best way to use a "World" quote?
They work well when you want to make a bigger point — about connection, change, or how things used to be — rather than a quick personal caption. Pair one with a Best quote if you want to round out the message.

Sports also make an appearance, with a line about how money now decides world championships more than loyalty does. See also Best Quotes and Life Quotes.