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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 interesting how the Vatican has gotten so political when ultimately the Vatican ought to be working to lead people to Jesus Christ and salvation.

Quotes by Jeff Duncan

I'm definitely interested in two questions: 'Is anybody ever really irredeemable?' and 'How much are we all prepared to do for each other?'

Quotes by Jeff Giles

No matter how you travel, it's still you going.

Quotes by Jeff Goldblum

I'm very manipulative towards directors. My theory is that everyone on the set is directing the film, we're all receiving art messages from the universe on how we should do the film.

Quotes by Jeff Bridges

Candidates are making lasting impressions on voters, not just primary voters, in how they campaign.

Quotes by Jeb Bush

I don't normally think of a specific actor. I concentrate on the character, and then when we get into pre-production, that's how names come up.

Quotes by Jed Mercurio

I've got an idea; how about you don't blame all gun owners for the actions of a few?

Quotes by Jeanine Pirro

We should not have our children going to school to learn how to become obese.

Quotes by Jeanne Kohl-Welles

When I compose an album, I don't think about how to adapt it on stage.

Quotes by Jean-Michel Jarre

Everything has been figured out, except how to live.

Quotes by Jean-Paul Sartre

The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.

Quotes by Jean-Pierre Raffarin

How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long?

Quotes by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Play is the answer to the question, 'How does anything new come about?'

Quotes by Jean Piaget

I tried to explain in 'The Nine of Us' how we grew up with politics. At meals we talked about what was in the newspaper. We talked politics non-stop! Campaigning for our brothers was a part of our lives.

Quotes by Jean Kennedy Smith

I always thought it is a bit of a balloon, how rich we are.

Quotes by Jean Kennedy Smith

Everybody has to make their own decisions about how they choose to behave.

Quotes by Jay Weatherill

If they're all so brilliant and I'm such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn't catch me?

Quotes by Jayson Blair

I don't know how one would define an affirmative-action hire. I ultimately do not know what role race played in my hiring.

Quotes by Jayson Blair

We all knew how talented K.Dot is. We knew how dope he was lyrically.

Quotes by Jay Rock

Everybody knows how hard Jay Rock is.

Quotes by Jay Rock

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.