Appropriate Quotes

This page brings together appropriate quotes covering everything from what makes a fitting gift to when authority should be exercised. Some lines address the appropriateness of dress for a given age, while others recall choosing a precise term, like 'agnostic,' to describe a belief. The quotes as a whole reflect on judgment, timing, and knowing what suits a situation.

These appropriate quotes explore fitting choices across gifts, dress, and language, echoing themes in Age. Both consider what suits a particular moment in life.


For related thoughts on precise language and belief, see Agnostic and America, which touch on choosing the right words carefully.