Toy Quotes

Lines about the objects, and people, that taught us to play.

These toy quotes treat toys as more than objects, comparing the brain itself to an educational toy and calling a grandparent the simplest toy a child can operate. A few speakers recall wanting to design toys or build a childhood Act or stage.


Several quotes trace a line from childhood toy theaters and puppets into later creative careers. For a related look at performance itself, visit the Acting quotes collection.