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Face Value Quotes

Not everything is what it first appears.

These quotes weigh the risk of accepting things exactly as presented, whether in the news, on social media, or in daily conversation. The Being collection offers more on how people present themselves versus who they really are.

Whatever you want, you have the power to attain it. The man or woman who calmly and matter-of-factly accepts this pronouncement at face value will soon find himself working magical accomplishments far beyond that which he previously dreamed possible.

Quotes by Vernon Howard

Sometimes I think that Rush Limbaugh is the dumbest man in America. This happens whenever I take him at face value and forget that he is basically an entertainer with contempt for his audience. He will tell them anything.

Quotes by Richard Cohen

People take things at face value on social media. Earnestness is the assumption.

Quotes by Mindy Kaling

I don't take anything that I read in the newspaper at face value on either side - from anybody.

Quotes by Josh Hawley

Accepts Quotes

I've learned that I need to spell out, even in cases seemingly so blatant, that in fact I am not taking this at face value and am being 'sarcastic.'

Quotes by James Fallows

The press never accepts at face value that the President is taking a certain action because he wants to create jobs or because he believes that it is in the best interests of the American people or that he is...

Quotes by Dee Dee Myers

If the response you finally receive from me is 'thanks but no thanks', then please accept at face value that I would really not be the right investor for you. You've got to trust me on this, and in this...

Quotes by David S. Rose

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Face Value collection explore?
It gathers quotes about trusting appearances, from media headlines to everyday claims people accept without questioning them further.
Is skepticism a major theme here?
Yes, several quotes warn against accepting the newspaper or social media at face value, urging more careful judgment before believing something outright.
Does the collection mention humor or sarcasm?
One quote admits the speaker sometimes has to explicitly clarify they were being sarcastic, since even obvious cases can get taken literally.
Why do readers search for quotes on face value?
People often want language that validates their own caution about trusting things too quickly, especially online.
What related collections explore trust and belief?
Try Being quotes or Anything quotes for more on perception versus reality.

One line admits that even obvious sarcasm sometimes needs a disclaimer, while another questions whether the newspaper deserves unquestioning trust. Read more in Anything quotes or Accepts quotes for related angles on belief and doubt.