Philadelphia Quotes

Invite to Philadelphia Quotes, the supreme source for all things Philadelphia! Here you'll discover the best quotes about the City of Brotherly Love, from its iconic landmarks to its precious sports teams. Whether you're a long-lasting Philadelphian or just checking out, you'll find something to like in our collection of quotes about the city's history, culture, and individuals. So take a look around and find the ideal quote to reveal your love for Philadelphia!
Small: Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed
"Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed"
W. C. Fields, Comedian
Small: Love is much nicer to be in than an automobile accident, a tight girdle, a higher tax bracket or a holding pat
Judith Viorst
"Love is much nicer to be in than an automobile accident, a tight girdle, a higher tax bracket or a holding pattern over Philadelphia"
Judith Viorst, Author
Small: But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, youve got to co
Colin Powell
"But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward"
Colin Powell, Statesman
Small: I represent the Port of Philadelphia, and I know firsthand the important role that ports play in the national
"I represent the Port of Philadelphia, and I know firsthand the important role that ports play in the national and global economy. I have also seen how simple accidents can have devastating impacts on the port system"
Allyson Schwartz, Politician
Small: Id like to see Paris before I die. Philadelphia will do
Mae West
"I'd like to see Paris before I die. Philadelphia will do"
Mae West, Actress
Small: I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday
"I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday"
W. C. Fields, Comedian
Small: Here lies W. C. Fields. I would rather be living in Philadelphia
"Here lies W. C. Fields. I would rather be living in Philadelphia"
W. C. Fields, Comedian
Small: Philadelphia merely seems dull because its next to exciting Camden, New Jersey
"Philadelphia merely seems dull because it's next to exciting Camden, New Jersey"
Robert Anton Wilson, Writer
Small: But I think mainly, you know, just up in the East Coast, its where it all originated. You know, Philadelphia.
"But I think mainly, you know, just up in the East Coast, it's where it all originated. You know, Philadelphia. It goes back to the beginning. So, you know, fans have a lot of history, and they love their teams up here"
Rafael Palmeiro, Athlete
Small: Once I took a bus from my home in Maryland to Philadelphia to live on the streets with some musicians for a fe
Olivia Wilde
"Once I took a bus from my home in Maryland to Philadelphia to live on the streets with some musicians for a few weeks, and then my parents sent me to boarding school at Andover to shape me up"
Olivia Wilde, Actress
Small: Let every man or woman here, if you never hear me again, remember this, that if you wish to be great at all, y
"Let every man or woman here, if you never hear me again, remember this, that if you wish to be great at all, you must begin where you are and with what you are. He who would be great anywhere must first be great in his own Philadelphia"
Kitty O'Neill Collins, Politician
Small: When I was in Philadelphia during the Depression in 1930 or 31, I got a very sad job as a night watchman in a
"When I was in Philadelphia during the Depression in 1930 or '31, I got a very sad job as a night watchman in a garage. The cars in the garage had been abandoned by their owners, since they had lost their jobs and couldn't keep up the payments"
Tom Glazer, Musician
Small: To play today in London, next week in Madrid and the week after that in Warsaw is a bit better than playing Ne
"To play today in London, next week in Madrid and the week after that in Warsaw is a bit better than playing Newark and Baltimore and Philadelphia. I've been doing that for 20 years"
Norman Granz, Musician
Small: With Animal Factory youd think that because its mostly interiors, you could shoot it anywhere. So we shot this
Steve Buscemi
"With Animal Factory you'd think that because it's mostly interiors, you could shoot it anywhere. So we shot this in Philadelphia, and we had the cooperation of the prison system"
Steve Buscemi, Actor
Small: New York is only 97 miles from Philadelphia but was the Big Time as no other American city has ever been
"New York is only 97 miles from Philadelphia but was the Big Time as no other American city has ever been"
Ethel Waters, Musician
Small: John Huston was a superb master. He knew how to make good films. I did three things with him. One is called In
"John Huston was a superb master. He knew how to make good films. I did three things with him. One is called Independence. It plays in Philadelphia, for free. It's been playing there for 25 years"
Eli Wallach, Actor
Small: Philadelphia reflected the national turmoil over race and the Vietnam War, often exploding on my watch
"Philadelphia reflected the national turmoil over race and the Vietnam War, often exploding on my watch"
Andrea Mitchell, Journalist
Small: At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people
"At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people of Philadelphia, the soul of Thomas Jefferson passed on; and a few hours later John Adams entered into rest, with the name of his old friend upon his lips"
Allen Johnson, Athlete
Small: At 13, I realized that I could fix anything electronic. It was amazing, I could just do it. I started a busine
"At 13, I realized that I could fix anything electronic. It was amazing, I could just do it. I started a business repairing radios. It grew to be one of the largest in Philadelphia"
Amar Bose, Inventor
Small: In the year 1857, passing through Washington on our return from the annual visit to Philadelphia, I had the di
"In the year 1857, passing through Washington on our return from the annual visit to Philadelphia, I had the distinguished honor of visiting a President for the first time"
John Sergeant Wise, Author
Small: Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey continues to advance their cause and to str
"Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey continues to advance their cause and to strengthen their community by aspiring to open a Girl's Center for Philadelphia"
Robert Brady, Politician
Small: People see my current success but dont realize Ive worked hard to get where I am. I used to clean garbage off
"People see my current success but don't realize I've worked hard to get where I am. I used to clean garbage off the Philadelphia docks and put a lot of time into developing my music"
Kevin Eubanks, Musician
Small: Ill play first, third, left. Ill play anywhere - except Philadelphia
"I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia"
Richie Allen, Athlete
Small: New Years Eve, were going to be doing a concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Symphony Hall. It makes me
"New Year's Eve, we're going to be doing a concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Symphony Hall. It makes me feel good, because of all the people they could have had, they wanted me! We do have to do a little work with the rhythm section"
Barbara Cook, Musician
Small: My mother was a Northern woman, daughter of Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished lawyer, and for many years rep
"My mother was a Northern woman, daughter of Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished lawyer, and for many years representative in Congress from Philadelphia"
John Sergeant Wise, Author
Small: I think we need to start with Philadelphia and make sure that we actually get some election reform in Philadel
"I think we need to start with Philadelphia and make sure that we actually get some election reform in Philadelphia. Actually, a recent election was thrown out by a federal judge because of corruption with the voting process in Philadelphia"
Patrick McHenry, Politician
Small: In those days, slavery was not looked upon, even in Quaker Philadelphia, with the shudder and abhorrence one f
"In those days, slavery was not looked upon, even in Quaker Philadelphia, with the shudder and abhorrence one feels towards it now"
John Sergeant Wise, Author
Small: More than 54,000 jobs in the region are dependent upon the Port of Philadelphia alone
"More than 54,000 jobs in the region are dependent upon the Port of Philadelphia alone"
Robert Brady, Politician
Small: My experience with the Junior League, when I worked in Philadelphia for four years in reference to childrens t
"My experience with the Junior League, when I worked in Philadelphia for four years in reference to children's things, is that whenever they were asked they responded. They always responded with sincerity, and they did a good job"
C. Everett Koop, Public Servant
Small: Teller and I worked Renaissance Festivals and street performing - actually more real, no kidding around, Phila
"Teller and I worked Renaissance Festivals and street performing - actually more real, no kidding around, Philadelphia street performing than we did Renaissance Festivals"
Penn Jillette, Entertainer
Small: Three quarters of the East Coasts refinery capability is located in the Philadelphia region
"Three quarters of the East Coast's refinery capability is located in the Philadelphia region"
Robert Brady, Politician
Small: When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professi
"When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professional career, plenty of friends and associates, and a good reputation, a wish list that could be the envy of many"
Julius Erving, Athlete
Small: Delaware River Power Squadron is dedicated to boating safety through education and civic activities in several
"Delaware River Power Squadron is dedicated to boating safety through education and civic activities in several locations in Philadelphia while also serving the boating public throughout southern Pennsylvania, the Delaware River, and the Chesapeake Bay"
Robert Brady, Politician
Small: Rooting is following, and I dont do that, but Id like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia
"Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia"
Steve Carlton, Athlete
Small: The Constitution was written by 55 educated and highly intelligent men in Philadelphia in 1787, but it was wri
"The Constitution was written by 55 educated and highly intelligent men in Philadelphia in 1787, but it was written so that it could be understood by people of limited education and modest intelligence"
John Jay Hooker, Businessman
Small: I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Minneapolis. I write for both children and adults
"I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Minneapolis. I write for both children and adults"
Kate DiCamillo, Author
Small: My first recording, a guy came down to Philadelphia and heard me play and he introduced me to Alfred Lion
"My first recording, a guy came down to Philadelphia and heard me play and he introduced me to Alfred Lion"
Jimmy Smith
Small: I love Philadelphia. I was shocked at what a great city this is. For me, it is the cats pajamas. I love everyt
"I love Philadelphia. I was shocked at what a great city this is. For me, it is the cat's pajamas. I love everything about it. I love where I live. I love the people. I have been met with such kindness and affection here"
George Dzundza, Actor
Small: The streets are safe in Philadelphia, its only the people that make them unsafe
"The streets are safe in Philadelphia, it's only the people that make them unsafe"
Frank Rizzo, Politician
Small: When I read that the British army had landed thirty-two thousand troops - and I had realized, not very long be
"When I read that the British army had landed thirty-two thousand troops - and I had realized, not very long before, that Philadelphia only had thirty thousand people in it - it practically lifted me out of my chair"
David McCullough, Historian
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