Lewis Mumford
Philosopher, Author
"Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity."
Obesity quotes
Obesity
36 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
William Shakespeare
Playwright, Poet
"Thou seest I have more flesh than another man, and therefore more frailty."
George Orwell
Writer, Journalist
"A fat man is never so happy as when he is describing himself as "robust."
Jimmy Buffett
Musician, Author
"Gluttony, do not eat thy neighbor's wife's popcorn."
Johnny Carson
Television Host
"He's so fat, he can be his own running mate."
Explore further
Topics related to Obesity
Browse quotes that often appear alongside obesity — connected by shared ideas and recurring themes.
Quote collection
Obesity quotes (page 1 of 2)
Follow a thought to its author, or read the full quote page.
"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look"
Read quote
7 likes
"I'm not a flag waver for obesity. It's not healthy, and you have a crap life because there is such a downer on it."
Read quote
3 likes