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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.

There's nothing more interesting than the landscape of the human face.

Quotes by Irvin Kershner

In the morning, I always use a cube of ice on my face - it gives me a natural lift.

Quotes by Irina Shayk

Somebody who was born in this country who visited China would later face difficulty getting back in to the USA. We have to keep in mind that the struggles of the Chinese against these exclusion laws really laid down the...

Quotes by Iris Chang

Art is the final cunning of the human soul which would rather do anything than face the gods.

Quotes by Iris Murdoch

I can't think of a more pathetic situation for an actor than to do a film and not connect to it. And I pray to God that I never face that situation.

Quotes by Irrfan Khan

And I guess I have a face and a look that sort of lends itself to period costume!

Quotes by Ioan Gruffudd

For me, the human face is the most important subject of the cinema.

Quotes by Ingmar Bergman

It's time to face facts: Most people stop being environmentalists when they sit down to eat.

Quotes by Ingrid Newkirk

Elephants have the largest brains of any mammal on the face of the Earth. They are creative, altruistic and kind.

Quotes by Ingrid Newkirk

As the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, the Queen feels she cannot be seen to smile in church - and her natural reaction is to combat mirth by putting on a stern face.

Quotes by Ingrid Seward

I feel pressure, but my emotions just don't show that much in my face.

Quotes by Inbee Park

They call me corrupt, frivolous. I am not at all privileged. Maybe the only privileged thing is my face. And corrupt? God! I would not look like this if I am corrupt. Some ugliness would settle down on my system.

Quotes by Imelda Marcos

I was brought up with old-fashioned values. I wasn't allowed to have a boyfriend until I finished school. I wasn't allowed to wear make-up: the nuns would scrub your face if they saw it.

Quotes by Imelda May

I couldn't live on the singing at first, so I worked as a cleaner, in a launderette, in a garage, face painting and doing the windows of shops at Christmas, 'cause I had been to art college.

Quotes by Imelda May

If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face because I'm lying.

Quotes by Ichiro Suzuki

I like to read the news, but when I pull up a Japanese site, and an article comes up with my face, I never read it.

Quotes by Ichiro Suzuki

The most important thing in the face is the eyes, and if you can make the eyes talk, you're halfway there.

Quotes by Ian Holm

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

Quotes by Ian McDiarmid

You only live twice. Once when you are born and once when you look death in the face.

Quotes by Ian Fleming

Some people say they use images to help them remember intricacies. Others say they just remember. If they are able to form an image of the face, it is because they remember how it was: it is not that an...

Quotes by Ian Hacking

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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.