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Face Quotes

Facing what comes, technological or personal.

This set leans on confrontation in a broad sense, from the explosion of surveillance and identification technology to the call for allies to face evil together. For related resilience-themed quotes, see Facelift quotes.

I used comedy to deflect a lot of situations; if you make someone laugh, they don't want to punch you in the face.

Quotes by Mel Rodriguez

I'm not particularly good at doodling. I'll doodle the same face over and over again.

Quotes by Meg Wolitzer

Every single day, I get asked by people to do 'the face,' so I'm bringing it along with me now for the rest of my life.

Quotes by McKayla Maroney

I wasn't expecting two seconds of me on the medal stand to go viral after the Olympics. I came back to my room after the medal ceremony, and my dad said this picture of me doing a face I don't...

Quotes by McKayla Maroney

The notions of going to work, putting in set hours, and getting 'face time' are increasingly antiquated ideas. Because of technology we have entered a modern era of work where we can work from wherever we want, whenever we want...

Quotes by Maynard Webb

I think comedy is a good way to help people change their minds. I think that if you're laughing and getting a message across, it's a lot easier than when somebody is screaming in your face.

Quotes by Maz Jobrani

We take things at face value, don't we? You form an opinion about something immediately, but you ought to step back a bit. Take in the vista first.

Quotes by Maxine Peake

Sometimes in this game, you get punched in the face. And you've got to be able to take it and learn from it.

Quotes by Max Scherzer

A lot of times, I've always looked at pitching in the All-Star Game as a prelude to how you pitch in the postseason, sometimes how you might have to pitch on two days' rest out of the pen, only throw...

Quotes by Max Scherzer

I began imagining scenes in public which some drunk would come up to me and slap me in the face. Nothing like that ever happened, but I often wonder if I would have turned the other cheek.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

Only he has the calling for politics who is sure that he will not crumble when the world from his point of view is too stupid or base for what he wants to offer. Only he who in the face...

Quotes by Max Weber

Television was a great place for me to kind of fall on my face and make mistakes and be okay with it and move on.

Quotes by Max Martini

The worst enemy of human hope is not brute facts, but men of brains who will not face them.

Quotes by Max Eastman

If directors, actors and writers have the ability to drop their alpha-male egos, you will always get better work. In terms of my own demands, I actually want fewer lines. If I can lose a line and do it with...

Quotes by Max Beesley

Personally, I had a close friend with cystic fibrosis. I won't ever forget how he handled himself. In the face of extreme challenges and very harrowing circumstances, he maintained a positive outlook and was just very dignified, even in his...

Quotes by Max Carver

I think the healthier Bellator can be, the better it is for the entire sport, especially the athletes who - let's face it - need to be paid more. They need the opportunity to negotiate and have an option. Bellator...

Quotes by Mauro Ranallo

There's nothing in the world that I can't face.

Quotes by Mawra Hocane

I don't like whining about the challenges I face while I work. I know they are for the better so I can rise stronger and better.

Quotes by Mawra Hocane

U.S. agricultural products, including safe, high-quality Montana beef, face unscientific trade restrictions in many important markets.

Quotes by Max Baucus

A writer never reads his work. For him, it is the unreadable, a secret, and he cannot remain face to face with it. A secret, because he is separated from it.

Quotes by Maurice Blanchot

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection say about surveillance technology?
One quote reflects on rapid change, noting "We have experienced an utter explosion in investigative techniques," pointing to cameras "recognising people automatically from photos" and mentioning "DNA fingerprinting." For more on modern connectivity, see our Facebook page.
Is there a quote about problem-solving in unfamiliar situations?
Yes - one quote observes that "People constantly face problems they've never seen before, and they have to solve them somehow," highlighting how varied human solutions can be. Browse more in our Face-To-Face collection.
Is there a funny quote about skin and diet?
One quote shares a relatable skincare mishap, recalling how being a vegetarian in college who "ate a lot of cheese" turned out to be a "big mistake" for clear skin. For more lighthearted takes, see our Facelift page.
Does the collection touch on international unity?
Yes - one quote calls for solidarity: "Europe and America must act together in the face of evil." It adds, "It's high time for Americans and Europeans to restore that unity and be able to take actions collectively together."
What's the range of topics in this "face" collection?
From surveillance and technology to everyday struggles and international unity, these quotes show how broadly the idea of facing something can apply. Explore more in our Faceless collection.

One entry gets personal, describing an unexpected skin problem that surfaced after a lifestyle change in college. Readers can also browse Face-To-Face quotes for direct human connection, or Faceless quotes for a different angle.