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How Quotes

The questions behind every choice.

This set of how quotes covers a range of specific curiosities, from wondering how an R rating limits a film's audience to asking how a franchise could work without its signature character. Several reflect on the practical 'how' behind creative decisions rather than abstract philosophy. Related reflections continue in our About quotes.

No one yet knows what a man's province is, and how far that province, as conceived of today, is artificial.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

I went to college in '94 and started freestyling a lot more and hearing how others did it, hearing styles from other regions, all of it. Met Blockhead there.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I did not know how to share with someone the fact that I was really, really depressed.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I just had a hunch that there might be kernels of truth or reality - scientific or historical reality - in stories about nature that are perpetuated in oral myths. That's how I got interested in it.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

About Quotes

I know how to work.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

I understand how a first impression is often just that: a quick snapshot that, on its own merit, is meaningless.

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

Quotes by Adriana Lima

I don't see how can I offend Mexicans with the truth. It is what Mexicans want to hear.

Quotes by Adolfo Aguilar Zinser

It won't be a question of how well-trained or well-equipped the army is but one of the authority it serves.

Quotes by Adnan Pachachi

Always Quotes

I don't think about how much business my films will make.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I get a thrill out of looking at my Twitter following and seeing how big it has gotten.

Quotes by Adina Porter

My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume - that's how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.

Quotes by Adepero Oduye

I've always written down how I feel.

Quotes by Adele

People need to be more aware of how they're affecting people.

Quotes by Adam Yauch

Just Quotes

I was always tearing stuff apart to see how it worked.

Quotes by Adam Yauch

I want to be respected based on how I play.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

One of the more surreal days I've ever had in the recording studio was Martin Fry teaching Hugh Grant his old dance moves. Showing him how to do the hair-flip and the point, and all these sort of trademark moves...

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

Lists are how I parse and manage the world.

Quotes by Adam Savage

I have some ideas on how to fix that. They're not very good ideas, but at least they're ideas!

Quotes by Adam Savage

Know Quotes

How do I speak Spanish? Not too well.

Quotes by Adam Sandler

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "How" quotes explore?
These quotes use "how" to ask real questions — how a rating can limit who sees a film, how fame changes your privacy, and how certain characters feel inseparable from their franchise. For more everyday reflections, see the Always quotes page.
Is there a quote about film ratings?
Yes, one quote reflects on not realizing "how limiting an R rating is," describing a film made as a cautionary tale for young teenagers who ended up not being allowed to see it. For more film-related reflections, see the About quotes page.
Is there a quote about fame and privacy?
Yes — one quote asks directly, "How do you deal with the loss of anonymity, the loss of privacy?" It's a candid look at what fame actually costs. For related thoughts, see the Just quotes page.
Is there a quote about movies and their iconic characters?
Yes, one quote asks, "How can you have 'Scream' without Ghostface?" and adds, "It's like 'Friday the 13th' without Jason." It's a fun observation about how tied certain characters are to their films.
Is there a quote about disliking a classic author?
Yes, one quote recalls reading Jane Austen in college and telling "everyone how much I disliked it," including a rough experience with 'Northanger Abbey.' For more on personal opinions like this, see the Know quotes page.

Others ask how someone adjusts to losing their privacy after becoming known, tying the question of 'how' to real personal change. See also Just quotes and Know quotes.