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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.

The number of opera houses around the world and the high attendance rates show that opera an art form that is more popular than ever.

Quotes by Bruce Beresford

Autoimmunity is probably the next frontier. The majority of cases of autoimmune disease result from a complex genetic problem that has environmental influences. It is a colossal task for the immune system to maintain tolerance to self and yet be...

Quotes by Bruce Beutler

Science is far from the center of the world for most people: even for many with highly sophisticated tastes, interests, and accomplishments.

Quotes by Bruce Beutler

Since the early '80s, I've found myself in war zones in various parts of the world.

Quotes by Bruce Cockburn

There are some decision-makers in the world whose version of sanity is a little different from what I consider the right one.

Quotes by Bruce Cockburn

I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate.

Quotes by Bruce Davison

I don't have interns. I don't have a manager. I don't have assistants. I don't have a secretary. I can't figure out Outlook Express. I'm the worst person in the world answering e-mails, and my phone is probably the oldest,...

Quotes by Bruce Dickinson

My aim as a frontman is always to try and shrink the venue, if you can, to turn that football stadium into the world's smallest club. At least you have to try.

Quotes by Bruce Dickinson

If heavy metal bands ruled the world, we'd be a lot better off.

Quotes by Bruce Dickinson

My dad always told me, 'I don't care what you do. Just aim to be the best at it. Even if it's the world's best window cleaner.'

Quotes by Bruce Dickinson

I just love the world of photography.

Quotes by Brooke Burke

I don't want to discuss my breasts with the whole world!

Quotes by Brooke Burke

Latin men are the most passionate men in the world - they may not be the most aggressive, but they are very passionate, very romantic.

Quotes by Brooke Burke

The truth is, if anyone saw my home life, I'm pretty sure it would look like other families' around the world. There's a lot of juggling to be done.

Quotes by Brooke Burke

I think a lot of times we're so told in our world that marriage is everything, and having a partner is everything. If you look at our movies and things, it's all directed around that love, and if you don't...

Quotes by Brooke Elliott

I started off singing when I was little. My parents have said I was singing at 3 years old. So I think it was just something I probably came into this world wanting to do and knowing I was going...

Quotes by Brooke Elliott

Nobody would want their lowest moment to be filmed for the world to see.

Quotes by Brooke Hogan

Modeling is the world that I feel most welcome in.

Quotes by Brooke Shields

It was my mom and I against the world. We lived in New York in this bohemian lifestyle where an extended group of artists and photographers were like my aunts and uncles.

Quotes by Brooke Shields

I'm just starting to realize the type of work that I want to do. Not everyone can fit into the sitcom world because it's so fast-paced, but it feels comfortable to me.

Quotes by Brooke Shields

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.