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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.

This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

Quotes by Ludwig van Beethoven

The face is the soul of the body.

Quotes by Ludwig Wittgenstein

To put up a show is to face life's injustices with one of the few weapons available to a desperate and brave people, their imagination.

Quotes by Luigi Barzini

Each of us, face to face with other men, is clothed with some sort of dignity, but we know only too well all the unspeakable things that go on in the heart.

Quotes by Luigi Pirandello

As a relatively young woman - I'm 33 - I hope to one day have a family and already have commitments. If and when I'm elected as an MP, I would face a choice: take my family with me to...

Quotes by Lucy Powell

I find titles the hardest thing. I was worried that 'Waste Land' was too much of a downer. For me, 'The Crash Reel' confronts what the film is about: it's not just about the reality of a crash, it's about...

Quotes by Lucy Walker

I don't act to be popular or see my face on the cover of magazines every time I go out to get coffee. I don't want to think about me all the time and what I look like.

Quotes by Ludivine Sagnier

For England, I play centre-half. I enjoy it. You face all the best strikers in the world. I enjoy the challenge.

Quotes by Lucy Bronze

Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the things that are called evils, to surrender to them our freedom, in defiance of which we ought to face any suffering.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

I'm not a big fan of guitar face: you know, when someone's playing guitar, and they make this really embarrassing face, like they smush their lips together and... they look you in the eye, and it's really humiliating.

Quotes by Lucas Till

Don't underestimate Laura Antonelli. She's burning to do well. And then she has an extraordinary face, even without make-up. It's not with her that I'd discuss literature. I speak only of the film 'L'Innocente,' and what she does she does...

Quotes by Luchino Visconti

The more challenges you face in life, the more of life you experience - this lived experience gives one the 'influence' to impact others' lives.

Quotes by Lubna Olayan

I don't believe in lots of face creams; I think your skin should work for itself. Your natural oils look after your skin, so I just use a simple face wash.

Quotes by Louise Nurding

I have quite dark skin, and when I had my son, I suffered quite bad pigmentation; I had dark patches on my face. Everyone said it would go, but it would take a very long time for them to even...

Quotes by Louise Nurding

For a performer, passion is far more important than technical skills. If a dancer's leg isn't at a perfect angle, I can see past that, but if someone's dead in the face, it's really boring.

Quotes by Louise Nurding

I know of no higher fortitude than stubborness in the face of overwhelming odds.

Quotes by Louis Nizer

I was with a famous comedian when a young fan walked up and asked for an autograph. The comedian blew him off. I'll never forget the look on the young boy's face. He was devastated.

Quotes by Louie Anderson

When this ugly gangster told Joe Glaser that he must take the name of Armstrong down, off of the marquee, and it was an 'order from Al Capone,' Mr. Glaser looked this cat straight in the face and told him...

Quotes by Louis Armstrong

Our planet is dying. Whales will be extinct before we ever get to know them. They say these creatures are so intelligent. They may disappear from the face of the Earth before we know them, and that is a great...

Quotes by Loretta Swit

Science is bound, by the everlasting vow of honour, to face fearlessly every problem which can be fairly presented to it.

Quotes by Lord Kelvin

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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.