Small Town Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old small town quotes, small town sayings, and small town proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

A small town has quiet neighborhood. People inn small towns know many of their neighbors. Lisa Trumbauer
No matter how long you live in one, unless you were born there, you will always be considered an outsider. Allan and Rosemary Young
There is an awful lot of encouragement to move to a small town in today's world, especially by people who have never been there. Allan and Rosemary Young
The writers, musicians, even politicians. are all singing the praises of small town America, saying that's where the true values lie, and we should all seek them out. Allan and Rosemary Young
As an outsider moving to a small town,, your biggest problem will be that everyone knows who you are and why you are there right away, but it will take you some time to sort all of them out. Allan and Rosemary Young
If you come to the town and take a job that is open, you will be accused of stealing it from a native. Allan and Rosemary Young
Sometimes small towns govern themselves. Katie Marsico
A strong code of etiquette exists that will help guide you toward making and maintaining a happy adjustment in your new town. Wanda Urbanska
If you approach townspeople with the idea that they're unique treasures, you're likely to find individuals who will dazzle you, often their small-town cover of plain brown paper. Wanda Urbanska
Probably the most common mistake newcomers to small towns make is in assuming that the community and its institutions are backward and that you, having come from the cutting edge of culture and life, naturally know better, have experienced better or simply deserve better. Wanda Urbanska
Behavioral missteps are often made when one is trying to overcompensate for the feeling that moving to a small town means conceding some sort of defeat. Wanda Urbanska
Nothing rankles the small-towner more than being prejudged by uppity city folks. Wanda Urbanska
The air is cleaner and quieter in a small town because there's less traffic and industry. Norman Crampton
Small towners are more courteous and civil because they are expected to be. Norman Crampton
It costs less to live in a small town in part because personal consumption generally is lower. Norman Crampton
Kids who do well in small towns make good use of limited community resources. Norman Crampton
It is easy to become involved in the life of a small town because there's a constant need for community volunteers. Norman Crampton
Function of small towns as centres for the agrarian economy. Themes in International Urban History
Virtually all small towns had markets and fairs serving the local. Themes in International Urban History
‎The simple truth is that you can understand a town. You can know and love and hate it. You can blame it, resent it, and nothing changes. In the end, you're just another part of it. Brenna Yovanoff
The people feel and look the same, like they've settled here even though they know there's something more-something better-just beyond where they are. Courtney Summers
I wish I could show you the little village where I was born. It's so lovely there...I used to think it too small to spend a life in, but now I'm not so sure. Mary Kelly
I live in a place that's only good for leaving Mary Kelly
I’m not too big for this town, Dad. I never will be. Hot Dog Girl