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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 went in with the youthful vigor that I could single-handedly change the world. But you fast come to the realization that you're 1/435th of one-half of one-third of the government.

Quotes by Blake Farenthold

Human trafficking robs victims of their basic human rights, and it occurs right under our noses. Many efforts have been focused in other regions of the world, but this is a major problem here at home.

Quotes by Blake Farenthold

As much as I hate to say it, what I'm coming to realize is that all we're really able to do is put the brakes on. Imagine going real fast in a Flintstones car, and my heel is out there....

Quotes by Blake Farenthold

My biggest problem with everything going on is the lack of understanding and the lack of respect in this world.

Quotes by Blake Griffin

I think I'll always flutter all over. I'd like to live in different parts of the world - I'd love to live in Tuscany for a few months.

Quotes by Blake Lively

I think that Mama June has the greatest self-esteem on the planet. I always say to people, 'If I had her self-worth, I would probably be ruling the world.'

Quotes by Blake McIver Ewing

Watch 'Dog with a Blog' to get a good laugh, to see me, of course, and to see an awesome, awesome talking dog who is the cleverest, most awesome dude in the world. He's really, really adorable and cute, and...

Quotes by Blake Michael

There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria.

Quotes by Binyavanga Wainaina

I am a positive person. I am not cynical. If you are born in this world, no matter who you are, negative things will happen. If you aren't positive as a person, you'll be very unhappy. It's extremely important to...

Quotes by Bipasha Basu

Kissing onscreen is the worst thing in the world. I'm OK with lovemaking scenes, but I hate kissing.

Quotes by Bipasha Basu

And I thought my loss my loss was not, certainly, the end of the world, but to lessen the enthusiasm of those young people who were signed up, I thought that was tragic.

Quotes by Birch Bayh

People are concerned, here again, about life, and haven't given a whole lot of attention to how you make fathers responsible for the lives they bring into the world.

Quotes by Birch Bayh

If I can iron out my accent, it opens up another world of possible jobs. Whereas if you have that very strong European accent, it leaves you always being cast as the Hungarian maid or the stripper or whatever. I...

Quotes by Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

It's the prerogative of the writer to rewrite the world into one he would like to exist.

Quotes by Birgitte Hjort Sorensen

Usually when I make a record, I know what the potential is going to be, but I didn't know that 'Just A Friend' was going to be that big. 'Just A Friend' opened a world up where I never knew...

Quotes by Biz Markie

This idea that the open exchange of information can have a positive global impact is being proven over and over again around the world nearly on a daily basis - and for Secretary Clinton to recognize that, I think, is...

Quotes by Biz Stone

As a man, if you're married, your happiness is with her happiness. If she's unhappy, everything's messed up. It's a woman's world for sure.

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

The world hasn't noticed, but R&B has shifted. It's changing course.

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

Have you seen the oddest couple in the world, to your eyes, walking down the street? That means there's someone for everyone.

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

I think the avant-garde often hides itself in the highly incomprehensible because they are frustrated that the real world is so boring.

Quotes by Bjarke Ingels

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.