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Being Judged Quotes

Living with scrutiny, on and off screen.

These quotes describe being judged in very public ways, from a film measured by its opening weekend numbers to a performer called fat and ugly in the press for years. One speaker names the resulting Fear directly.

I think losing out on jobs and, you know, being judged on your appearance... I definitely grew a second skin and got used to it, but more so now, I've realised it definitely contributed to a lot of things I...

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

There are times when you're being judged on your appearance and you're not feeling your best self. It hurts, but as I always say, I try and be 100 percent myself all the time. So if I'm rejected, it just...

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I think Islam has been hijacked by the idea that all Muslims are terrorists; that Islam is about hate, about war, about jihad - I think that hijacks the spirituality and beauty that exists within Islam. I believe in allowing...

Quotes by Aasif Mandvi

The stakes are high on every film now because there's the opening weekend. The first week is extremely crucial; increasingly, films are being judged in terms of opening day, opening weekend, then first week. People are going berserk promoting their...

Quotes by Vidya Balan

Comparison Quotes

Certainly, I am writing as a 21st-century woman, so I am much more inclined to view her as a three-dimensional woman. I think we keep coming up with this stubborn problem of a woman being judged by her appearance rather...

Quotes by Stacy Schiff

'Glee Project' and 'Glee' have the same spirit, but they're both harder in their own ways. With 'Glee Project,' there's more pressure because you're being judged in everything you do. When you film 'Glee,' you go to the studio and...

Quotes by Samuel Larsen

The difficult thing for me is going to a event and having to be dressed up and being judged for what you wear. People care so much about that these days.

Quotes by Ruth Wilson

The one thing I've always said: Let your family and close friends be the judge of who you are as a person. Don't worry about being judged by others who don't know you, because your family and close friends know...

Quotes by Rick Pitino

I don't mind being judged or pressure being put on myself.

Quotes by Rajon Rondo

Criticism Quotes

I mean, I can cook, but I'd get very nervous having my food being judged by dinner guests.

Quotes by Prabal Gurung

I was aware that I was not getting the good acting roles because I was either too handsome, too pretty or whatever. I was being judged in ways that left me nowhere to go. You have to be patient.

Quotes by Pierce Brosnan

We need women in cinema to know first that they have a safe space to open up about their struggles without being judged and marginalised.

Quotes by Parvathy

I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived.

Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

When I was younger, I had a fear of being judged as a footballer, and my worst fear was feeling like I didn't belong at the level of football I was playing.

Quotes by Millie Bright

Fear Quotes

For me, money has never been an indicator. And it is very sad that each and every film these days is being judged by the money that it makes. It's a world that I don't want to be a part...

Quotes by Manoj Bajpayee

Whether you're president or speaker, if you're wrong, we need to stand up and point it out. That's what Martin Luther King had talked about: being judged by the content of our character and not the color of our skin....

Quotes by Louie Gohmert

As a professional, I think we're not being judged solely on technical ability anymore. People really want to be entertained and enjoy what they're watching.

Quotes by Kristi Yamaguchi

I was called fat and ugly in the press almost my entire life. I understand that being judged by others comes with the territory, but it broke my heart and ruined my self-esteem.

Quotes by Kelly Osbourne

President Obama is in no danger of being judged by history as an eco-radical.

Quotes by Jeff Goodell

Insecurity Quotes

But the issue is not only life and death but our existence before God and our being judged by him. All of us were sinners before him and worthy of condemnation.

Quotes by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Being Judged quotes page about?
This page gathers quotes about the experience of being judged publicly, whether for appearance, performance, or gender. It looks at both the emotional toll of that scrutiny and how people learn to manage it.
Why do people search for quotes about being judged?
People search for being judged quotes when they want language for the pressure of public opinion, whether in their career, appearance, or personal life. These quotes reflect a range of fields where that pressure shows up.
Is there a quote about being judged by appearance in the media?
Yes, one speaker recalls being called fat and ugly in the press for almost their entire life, describing how that judgment broke their heart and hurt their self-esteem. It's a direct account of scrutiny's emotional cost.
Do any quotes discuss being judged in sport?
One quote describes a young footballer's fear of being judged, admitting their biggest worry was feeling like they didn't belong at that level of competition. See Fear quotes for more on anxiety tied to performance.
What do these quotes say about judgment in film or storytelling?
One quote notes that films are increasingly judged by opening weekend numbers rather than by longer-term reception, describing that shift as a growing industry pressure. It applies the idea of being judged to entire productions, not just individuals.

A footballer recalls worrying about belonging at their level, while a writer notes how a woman's story still gets judged by outdated standards. For more on handling harsh feedback, see Criticism quotes as well.