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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.

It's a joke how tough it is to win a Slam.

Quotes by Dominic Thiem

I've gotten work based on how I look, and I've not gotten work based on how I look. It's all good.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

How I've fed my kids over the years is by doing stand-up comedy in clubs.

Quotes by Dominic Holland

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I don't have long-standing regrets; they pass as I see how things are meant to be.

Quotes by Dita Von Teese

All the Public Enemy albums, I knew what records they were sampling but was like, 'How'd they construct it like this?!'

Quotes by DJ Premier

I show rock and rollers how to grow old gracefully.

Quotes by Dion DiMucci

It's not about how big or expensive a present is, it's the thought that is so nice.

Quotes by Dionne Bromfield

A lot of bands whine about the road and how tough it is.

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

Super-Earths are how we call a family of planets... up to two times larger and about ten times more massive than the Earth.

Quotes by Dimitar Sasselov

After Le Havre, I became the youngest player in the first division in Reunion. I made my debut at 16. That's how I got spotted by Nantes.

Quotes by Dimitri Payet

I know for myself how the fruits of the gospel of Jesus Christ can transform lives from the ordinary and dreary to the extraordinary and sublime.

Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

It's not easy to teach a child how to win.

Quotes by Dikembe Mutombo

I got into a Broadway show before I ever sang and danced. I learned how after I got in the show.

Quotes by Dick Van Dyke

I was in 27 Broadway plays in a row as a kid, and in between, I learned how to play the horses from the stagehands.

Quotes by Dick Van Patten

It's a phenomenon how 'Grease' is so popular; it really is.

Quotes by Didi Conn

I've thought a lot about the world and how George Bush sees the world and it ain't even close.

Quotes by Dick Gephardt

There is a limit on how much information you can keep bottled up.

Quotes by Dick Gregory

Maybe my songs are my partner. How 'bout that? Yeah, the biggest relationship I have is with my songs.

Quotes by Diane Warren

I don't think anyone ever gets over the surprise of how differently one audience's reaction is from another.

Quotes by Dick Cavett

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.