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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.

When I saw 'My Fair Lady,' I was surprised at how mean and misogynistic Henry was. Maybe that's why it's dropping out of public consciousness.

Quotes by John Cho

If life had a second edition, how I would correct the proofs.

Quotes by John Clare

I'm not embarrassed about how we recruit, how we treat kids, and how we coach them.

Quotes by John Calipari

I didn't know what kind of jobs, because how was I prepared? At best, I would be an AB in English.

Quotes by John C. Hawkes

When I started writing fiction, I knew how good it was immediately.

Quotes by John C. Hawkes

You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.

Quotes by John Barrymore

Some readers allow their prejudices to blind them. A good reader knows how to disregard inappropriate responses.

Quotes by John Barton

How these curiosities would be quite forgot, did not such idle fellowes as I put them down.

Quotes by John Aubrey

Excellent education and an excellent environment are two hallmarks of our state. How we treat our environment is connected to so many other opportunities in Maine.

Quotes by John Baldacci

An FBI agent ought to be able to surf the net and look for sites that instruct people how to make bombs.

Quotes by John Ashcroft

Those English and Scottish know how to do accents.

Quotes by Joey McIntyre

I lived in my car in Hollywood for a year, and then it got towed. My... apartment got towed. How... does that happen?

Quotes by Joey Diaz

Playing drums is how I communicate. It's how I speak to people. That's my God-given gift.

Quotes by Joey Jordison

I'm starting to figure it out - figure out my spots, where I should be on the court, where I'm most effective, and how I handle double teams - and it's paying off.

Quotes by Joel Embiid

I couldn't be a cameraman or a designer or an actor - I have to be a director because I learned how to do that from my dad.

Quotes by Joe Wright

How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind?

Quotes by Joel Barlow

To be honest, I don't care how it went in.

Quotes by Joe Sakic

I have seen how payday lenders and check cashing outfits set up in towns around military bases to take advantage of young service members, whose starting salaries are barely over $20,000 per year.

Quotes by Joe Sestak

You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser.

Quotes by Joe Namath

How you recover from what life's throwing at you is what matters.

Quotes by Joe Namath

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.