Motto quotes

Motto

157 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

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George Carlin
George Carlin Comedian, Actor

"So I say, “Live and let live.” That’s my motto. “Live and let live.” And anyone who can’t go along with that, take him outside and shoot the motherfucker. It’s a simple philosophy, but it’s always worked in our family."

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Ronald Reagan Politician, Actor
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"Our National Motto - 'In God We Trust' - was not chosen lightly. It reflects a basic recognition that there is a divine authority in the universe to which this nation owes homage."

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Venus Williams Tennis Player
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"My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen."

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George Orwell Writer, Journalist
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"His answer to every problem, every setback was “I will work harder!” —which he had adopted as his personal motto."

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Emma Goldman Anarchist, Political Activist, Writer
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"Thus Dante's motto over Inferno applies with equal force to marriage: "Ye who enter here leave all hope behind."

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Willow Smith Actress, Singer
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"I have the motto that says, 'Whatever you see in your closet that you like, pick it and wear it.' It's not just your closet, but just your life. Whatever catches your eye. Pick it."

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