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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.

When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.

Quotes by Jim Leach

When somebody talks about your career, most people are gonna talk about wins and losses, a World Series or pennants. But if somebody asked me how I would sum up my career, I would say I had a unbelievable, fabulous...

Quotes by Jim Leyland

From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we just decided to go.

Quotes by Jim Lovell

I remain as committed as ever to working across party lines with anyone who believes we must invest in the future of our economy by revitalizing our transportation infrastructure, ensuring every child is getting a world class education, and spurring...

Quotes by Jim Himes

The discussion of derivatives in the political world has become a zero sum game.

Quotes by Jim Himes

In a perfect world, you make a seamless transition from one great era to the next, but that rarely happens. I've studied these things: how do you go from the Aikman-Irvin-Smith Cowboys to the next era? I'm all for continuity....

Quotes by Jim Irsay

There's so much chaos and trouble in the world right now, and we need to broadcast as much peace and love, too.

Quotes by Jim James

I heard the Abbey Lincoln song 'The World is Falling Down,' and it just resonated with me so deeply.

Quotes by Jim James

I didn't go to classes there, but ended up at the Cinematheque, and there it opened up even wider because there I saw a variety of films from all over the world.

Quotes by Jim Jarmusch

I go to the fanciest restaurants in the world and try them out. I like to see these chefs that are wizards do their thing. I like two types of food: cheap fast food - In-N-Out Burger, Taco Bell, stuff...

Quotes by Jim Jefferies

I used to be of the opinion that it didn't matter who you voted for. The world balanced itself out and kept on truckin'. Which is true, but politics are still important.

Quotes by Jim Jefferies

There is nothing more important to our Nation's future, to our homeland security, and to our economy than ensuring we have a top-notch educational system that is the envy of the world.

Quotes by Jim Jeffords

The truth is, our corporate income taxes are some of the highest in the world, and frankly, in my judgment it's unpatriotic if you're not for reducing the corporate income tax. We want to make it so American companies are...

Quotes by Jim Jordan

There is always frustration from people who work in schools that things keep changing but it is an unfortunate truth with the world of work changing as rapidly as it is, we do have to change.

Quotes by Jim Knight

I remember being in the Ontario Legislature and the Liberals yelling over at me about the fact that the dollar was rising, and that was bad for business, and didn't I realize that. And I thought, 'What are you talking...

Quotes by Jim Flaherty

Almost all these hotspots around the world, most have been destroyed to the point where there is no wildlife and very little of the natural world left.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

I had travelled pretty widely around the world even before then, so I knew where to go to film wildlife.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

Sooner or later we've got to tie the saving of the natural world to our own public welfare.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

There's no country in the world that's more devastated from natural resources than Afghanistan.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

Our employers today face numerous challenges and stiff competition from businesses all over the world.

Quotes by Jim Gerlach

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.