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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 may or may not be the best fighter in the world but I want to be the best entertainer, so when you see my fights before and after, you'll remember my entrance and the fight. When I've walked in...

Quotes by Dave Legeno

The world and the universe are far more wonderful if there's not a puppet master.

Quotes by Dave Matthews

There's war - there's always been war, as long as most of us have been alive. There have always been people being abused, there's always been horrible things in the world. Why are we outraged? We should just be quiet...

Quotes by Dave Matthews

The idea of God as a fatherly figure who looks down on us and worries about how we're doing or takes sides when we have fights - it's more irritating than Santa Claus. The world and the universe are far...

Quotes by Dave Matthews

The reason we invest globally is because we think that's where a lot of the growth is happening: around the world.

Quotes by Dave McClure

When you set out to create a new product, you usually do not start by trying to think of something completely new. You think of a product or concept that is already 'normal' to the world and then try to...

Quotes by Dave Morin

As creators, we feel constant demand for innovation from the world. This puts immense pressure on the creative process and oftentimes can have a dampening effect.

Quotes by Dave Morin

Readers prefer a world they can relate to.

Quotes by Dave Morris

Interactive storytelling emphasizes a personal connection with the characters. It is a powerful tool that can draw you so deeply into the world of a story that you lose sight of it as a story. You think you are there...

Quotes by Dave Morris

Six years old, and I already knew that my natural home was the world inside the head.

Quotes by Dave Morris

My perspective is that you should be IN the world, but not OF the world.

Quotes by Dave Davies

I think people are turning inward more now cause the world's got in such a weird, crazy state. I think its making people think more about their life and what it is really that they are doing. And how do...

Quotes by Dave Davies

We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders need to really address these issues properly now.

Quotes by Dave Davies

My favorite part on 'Energy Fields,' at the end of the track is a little girl laughing, and to me, it's a child watching the world, her friends, and so-called grownup people, and the way they try to understand the...

Quotes by Dave Davies

It's the easiest thing in the world to be down about anything. I think the body responds to good vibes.

Quotes by Dave Davies

Nas really introduced the world and a lot of people to me - that was ideal as far as me first coming in.

Quotes by Dave East

Islam has a negative outlook on it around the world based on what the media tries to show. They not showing the peace.

Quotes by Dave East

I've been able to provide for my family, move out of Harlem and travel the world.

Quotes by Dave East

I think almost every writer in the world would hope that books would be always talked about with respect and civility and depth and seriousness.

Quotes by Dave Eggers

I would think, as an artist, it's inescapable that you'll be affected by the world around you.

Quotes by Dave Filoni

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.