I Came Quotes

Personal lines on where people came from and never forgot.

These I Came quotes are personal origin stories, from arriving in America at age seven to growing up in Brooklyn with a childhood nickname. Each one grounds the speaker in a specific place and past. For more on personal background, see our America quotes.


One quote ties personal identity directly to military service, describing growing up surrounded by generations of Marines and then becoming one. Continue with our Around quotes for more reflections on place and belonging.