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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.

You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all.

Quotes by Horace

We rarely find anyone who can say he has lived a happy life, and who, content with his life, can retire from the world like a satisfied guest.

Quotes by Horace

He has not lived badly whose birth and death has been unnoticed by the world.

Quotes by Horace

The women's movement completely changed attitudes all over the world in ways we'll never be able to count.

Quotes by Holly Near

I love the whole world of boxing and the sense of community that exists there.

Quotes by Holt McCallany

The world is full of challenges, but with those come opportunity, and I'm an opportunist.

Quotes by Homaro Cantu

A molecular gastronomist is really just someone who explores the world of science and food.

Quotes by Homaro Cantu

'In many ways, I was born a hundred years too late. I often feel out of kilter with the modern world.

Quotes by Honeysuckle Weeks

We are surrounded by people with accents because America is a nation of immigrants. Beyond that, the people who made your iPhone and the shirt on your back are probably Asians, and we're really not that disconnected from each other;...

Quotes by Hong Chau

I'm the slowest reader in the world, because I perform it all in my head.

Quotes by Honor Blackman

Restrictions are difficult to enforce in a world where anybody can make anything.

Quotes by Hod Lipson

Our parents are the most invaluable teachers we have, and no matter how alien it might seem to ask them to enter your 'work' world, you might just be surprised what comes out of it.

Quotes by Holly Branson

The first We Day celebration I attended was in Vancouver, and it was the most incredible experience - there is nothing more invigorating than a buzzing room of young people who are excited to change the world.

Quotes by Holly Branson

When I brought my medical school friends home, Dad used to tell us that we didn't know anything about the world. He started giving me impromptu quizzes about history and current events. I quite liked that.

Quotes by Holly Branson

Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness.

Quotes by Holly Branson

Businesses should encourage all their staff to come up with ideas, not be afraid to make suggestions, and then to act on those suggestions. There is nothing worse than going to a job every day were you feel like you...

Quotes by Holly Branson

It is evident that it is the belief of Christian people in this country and in all other enlightened portions of the world that as a nation, we have passed through a severe ordeal - that severe judgments have been...

Quotes by Hiram Rhodes Revels

I think to truly not know what to expect out of the story - to create a world where nothing is guaranteed - is sort of the backbone of 'Atlanta.'

Quotes by Hiro Murai

I like stories where it feels like you're only seeing a small window of a bigger world.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

I am hopeful that films can connect people who are in conflict in a separated world.

Quotes by Hirokazu Kore-eda

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.