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Hawks Quotes

Quotes on hawks, real and cinematic

One quote reframes the usual doves-versus-hawks metaphor, suggesting a vigilant middle ground tied more to Strategy than either extreme.

An owl is traditionally a symbol of wisdom, so we are neither doves nor hawks but owls, and we are vigilant when others are resting.

Quotes by Urjit Patel

I'd been a fan of old film comedies like Preston Sturges and Howard Hawks movies - the fast-paced dialogue in movies like 'His Girl Friday' and 'Bringing Up Baby' and 'Twentieth Century' and 'Sullivan's Travels.'

Quotes by Sean Gunn

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' made me want to make films. I am wild about the films of John Carpenter, Ridley Scott, Howard Hawks and Sam Peckinpah.

Quotes by Neil Marshall

Could I have worked under a system where there were Draconian controls on my creativity, meaning budget, time, script choices, etc.? Definitely not. I would have fared poorly under the old studio system that guys like Howard Hawks did so...

Quotes by Michael Mann

Emotion Quotes

I am a big fan of the old Howard Hawks films from the 30s and 40s, I was a big Hepburn and Tracey fan for a while and Woody Allen films that are a very different kind of romantic comedy.

Quotes by Edward Burns

I have a Dominique Wilkins Hawks jersey that I still wear. That's probably my favorite one. What's funny is that I spend all this time collecting jerseys, and now people are out there collecting mine.

Quotes by Chris Paul

But for 30 years, Orthodox leaders have tipped the balance between hawks and doves, and have been in a position to determine who forms a coalition and who runs the country.

Quotes by Amos Oz

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the doves-and-hawks metaphor mean here?
One quote reframes the usual political metaphor, describing a vigilant middle position as neither dove nor hawk but an owl.
Which filmmaker named Hawks gets mentioned?
Director Howard Hawks is cited as an inspiration, alongside John Carpenter, Ridley Scott, and Sam Peckinpah.
What classic films are linked to Howard Hawks?
Quotes mention his fast-paced comic dialogue in films such as 'His Girl Friday,' 'Bringing Up Baby,' and 'Twentieth Century.'
Is creative freedom discussed alongside Hawks' films?
Yes, one quote reflects on how the speaker would have struggled under rigid studio controls, prizing creative Strategy and control instead.
Are these hawks quotes about birds or people?
They're entirely about people, either as political metaphors or as tributes to filmmaker Howard Hawks.

Several others admire director Howard Hawks, citing his fast-paced classic comedies as inspiration alongside filmmakers like Ridley Scott and John Carpenter.