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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.

I'd forgotten how tiny new babies are.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

I'm different to how I used to be but then I think having a baby changes everyone.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

My dad's Nigerian and I grew up in London, and that's just how it is.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

I’ve cried multiple times after posting a video. So much work goes into each video that I don’t know how I’m still alive.

Quotes by Emma Chamberlain

Any parent knows how to be the ideal parent.

Quotes by Emma Donoghue

I'm going to let myself off the hook, because if there's one thing that is not my focus at the moment, it's how much I weigh.

Quotes by Emily Procter

Women compete, compare, undermine, and undercut one another - at least, that is the prevailing notion of how we interact.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Hindsight is always 20/20, but I imagine a lot of married and divorced people have insights to share about how they felt during their engagement.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Betrayal can be extremely painful, but it's up to you how much that pain damages you permanently.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

When I got to college, I discovered how many incredible opportunities NASA offered students pursuing a career in the space industry.

Quotes by Emily Calandrelli

How strange that nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude!

Quotes by Emily Dickinson

How much cooler was Oz than seeing the little dude behind the curtain?

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

My mission is to kill time, and time's to kill me in its turn. How comfortable one is among murderers.

Quotes by Emil Cioran

I learned how not to be alone in the playground.

Quotes by Emil Ferris

I did a bit of karate - I'm a blackbelt - so I know how to move.

Quotes by Elodie Yung

The U.S. automotive industry has been selling cars the same way for over 100 years, and there are many laws in place to govern exactly how that is to be accomplished.

Quotes by Elon Musk

I just don't understand how Kerry or Obama or anybody else thought Assad was going to change.

Quotes by Elliott Abrams

I didn't know how many people knew who Ferdinand was.

Quotes by Elliott Smith

My paternal poppa, Alec, was a taxi driver and swimming coach. He taught all his grandchildren how to swim and loved all kinds of sport.

Quotes by Ellyse Perry

The questions I am often asked about my career tend to concentrate not on how one learns to code but how a woman does.

Quotes by Ellen Ullman

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.