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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.

When I invite a woman to dinner, I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay.

Quotes by George S. Kaufman

Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets.

Quotes by George S. Patton

If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.

George Orwell

At fifty everyone has the face he deserves.

George Orwell

Whether as victim, demon, or hero, the industrial worker of the past century filled the public imagination in books, movies, news stories, and even popular songs, putting a grimy human face on capitalism while dramatizing the social changes and conflicts...

Quotes by George Packer

It's only when the kids are in their late twenties that families really face up to what they are.

Quotes by George Michael

To sleep after sunrise was impossible on account of the number of flies which kept buzzing about the face.

Quotes by George Grey

America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world.

Quotes by George H. W. Bush

The beauty of a face is not a separate quality but a relation or proportion of qualities to each other.

Quotes by George Herbert Mead

When I was younger, I used to love the idea of writing songs and performing them live. But that was all I thought about. I didn't think about people getting to know my face.

Quotes by George Ezra

The big tyrants never face justice.

Quotes by George Galloway

Perhaps two million years ago the creatures of a planet in some remote galaxy faced a musical crisis similar to that which we earthly composers face today.

Quotes by George Crumb

It is in vain to hope to please all alike. Let a man stand with his face in what direction he will, he must necessarily turn his back on one half of the world.

Quotes by George Dennison Prentice

Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face.

George Eliot

I have seen him set fire to his wigwam and smooth over the graves of his fathers... clap his hand in silence over his mouth, and take the last look over his fair hunting ground, and turn his face in...

Quotes by George Catlin

The problem is, we elected a manager and we need a leader. Let's face it: Bush is just dim.

Quotes by George Clooney

You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.

George Bernard Shaw

First of all, in the old days, if you wanted to show someone getting shot on film, all you could do was place an effect in the original take. And if you wanted to brighten somebody's face and leave the...

Quotes by George A. Romero

I have a lot of admiration for people willing to face the public, but I'd prefer not to.

Quotes by Geoff Mulgan

The main cause of my difficulties stemmed from the tragedy of my daughter's unsound birth and my inability to face my feelings.

Quotes by Gene Tierney

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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.