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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've never been obsessed by how I looked. In fact, I would rather have looked more ordinary so I could play more parts more truthfully.

Quotes by Marian Seldes

How success changes the opinion of men!

Quotes by Maria Edgeworth

I'm delighted with how my career unfolded.

Quotes by Margo Martindale

I was surprised how little I knew about the significant contributions to aviation that had happened right there in Hampton, Virginia.

Quotes by Margot Lee Shetterly

Being a politician, I know how motivating it can be when the public is outraged.

Quotes by Margrethe Vestager

What's obvious is that the U.S. has a very imperfect system, and yet its leaders are obsessed with lecturing the rest of the world on how to organise their affairs.

Quotes by Margarita Simonyan

We at the Department of Education are going to provide technical assistance; I've committed $14 million to show states how they might meet this more sophisticated approach.

Quotes by Margaret Spellings

I turned 65 and thought, 'Oh my God, I'm a senior. How did this happen?'

Quotes by Margaret Trudeau

As for my brothers, of whom I had three, I know not how they were bred.

Quotes by Margaret Cavendish

As far as the international issues are concerned, the most important thing is the state of the transatlantic relationships, Euro-Atlantic relationships: how to develop them and how to strengthen them further.

Quotes by Marek Belka

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.

Marcus Aurelius

'The Homesman' is my third collaboration with Tommy Lee Jones as director, and each time, I am aware of how fortunate I am.

Quotes by Marco Beltrami

The works we do in Moooi are very diverse, very eclectic. That's how we like it.

Quotes by Marcel Wanders

Illness and death are not optional. Patients have a right to determine how they approach them.

Quotes by Marcia Angell

Imagine how many people would not vote if they knew they were being recorded while they voted.

Quotes by Marc Veasey

It's incredible how many emotions you feel when crossing the finish line and seeing that you are No. 1.

Quotes by Marcel Hirscher

Everyone knows what search engines are. But relatively few know how to use them effectively.

Quotes by Marc Ostrofsky

Kafka truly illustrates the way the environment oppresses the individual. He shows how the unconscious controls our lives.

Quotes by Manuel Puig

Beijing has shown how to tackle air pollution by using smog towers.

Quotes by Manoj Tiwari

It depends a lot on the character of the players, how you respond under pressure.

Quotes by Manu Ginobili

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.