- Being
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- Nov 07, 2020
Away Quotes
On distance, change, and the perspective that comes with time.
These quotes explore the idea of 'away' in different forms—something cherished slipping away, the urge to get results quickly, and staying close to institutions while keeping distance from politics.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Confidence
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had a crisis of confidence and ran away from being a standup for a while.
- Oh
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- Nov 07, 2020
Oh, I can spot a phoney a mile away.
- Her
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- Nov 07, 2020
After momma gave birth to 12 of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.
- Hard
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- Nov 07, 2020
McDonald's is over with. But chips and candy and stuff, it's going to be hard to get away from that.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Originally they wanted it to be bigger, but I pleaded and pleaded and pleaded to have the smallest tonsure that they could get away with. A tonsure that could still be seen, but, I worried about my social life!
- Pain
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- Nov 07, 2020
Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away.
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't want the federal government to rush in and bail the out right away.
- Fish
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- Nov 07, 2020
I used to eat a lot of fish, but I've been shying away from it because of the mercury thing. I eat more beef and chicken now.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Breaking Away' was a great experience. It's the kind of movie that engenders a lot of goodwill from people.
- Family Member
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- Nov 07, 2020
To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides.
- Learn
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm still 19, and I've got a lot to learn. I've got to keep improving and not get too carried away with myself.
- Far
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- Nov 07, 2020
No dream is far away.
- Passed
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- Nov 07, 2020