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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 think thinking about becoming an adult, and having to face up to your problems and face up to your insecurities, is difficult for everybody.

Quotes by Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Maybe if I'd studied writing instead of anthropology, I'd be more sensible. You know - pick a genre, follow the rules, stay in the box - but let's face it. Sensible people don't major in anthropology.

Quotes by Mary Doria Russell

Fifteen years ago, while I was temporarily chairing meetings of pro-life leaders, I pleaded with the angry males to say no to interviews, and instead let beautiful pro-life women become the face for the movement.

Quotes by Marvin Olasky

In software and many other online markets, even dominant firms face potential threats because of the low costs for competitors to enter those markets. Threats more easily emerge because of better or newer technologies leapfrogging older ones.

Quotes by Marvin Ammori

I have always been driven by the ambition to solve every problem I face, whether as a scientist, engineer or entrepreneur.

Quotes by Martin Winterkorn

I'm trying to broaden the scope of positive psychology well beyond the smiley face. Happiness is just one-fifth of what human beings choose to do.

Quotes by Martin Seligman

It is the combination of reasonable talent and the ability to keep going in the face of defeat that leads to success.

Quotes by Martin Seligman

I personally am opposed to abortion, but I will not judge anybody else's right in that regard because I am not a woman and I could never face the actual reality of it.

Quotes by Martin Sheen

David Lynch and I almost made a movie together in the late '80s. We had lots of dinners and lunches. He's a very cool, hip guy. This film, let's face it, is like an homage to him, I would imagine...

Quotes by Martin Short

All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.

Martin Luther King Jr.

If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the pettiness of life - and only then will I be free to become myself.

Quotes by Martin Heidegger

The two ethnic groups that remain fundamentally different from the Han Chinese - in terms of history, culture, language, religion and physical appearance - are the Uighurs and Tibetans. In these two groups, the Han Chinese come face to face...

Quotes by Martin Jacques

The first time I ask him, have you had your cheekbones raised, have you had your nose changed? He denied it all. I was asking him to compare his face with what it looked like years ago.

Quotes by Martin Bashir

I do, indeed, close my door at times and surrender myself to a book, but only because I can open the door again and see a human face looking at me.

Quotes by Martin Buber

The 3D thing has been abused slightly, I think. There is no question about that. 'Avatar' did it magnificently, and then, of course, there was the old 'leaping on the bandwagon' thing where there have been one or two films...

Quotes by Martin Campbell

With stand-up you can just be yourself on stage. And ideally, you can't see the crowd most of the time - it's just lights in your face. But I still have had terrible stage fright.

Quotes by Martha Kelly

From flying in the cockpit of an A-10 to chairing hearings on Capitol Hill, I've learned that each of us will face struggles as we pursue our goals.

Quotes by Martha McSally

It's always easier for people to face backward than to face forward.

Quotes by Martha Nussbaum

No one else can take risks for us, or face our losses on our behalf, or give us self-esteem. No one can spare us from life's slings and arrows, and when death comes, we meet it alone.

Quotes by Martha Beck

Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.

Quotes by Martha Graham

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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.