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Looked Quotes

On what people looked toward, and what looked back.

These quotes use 'looked' to mark a moment — facing death directly, looking up to an older brother, or having always looked older than an actual age.

I looked Death right in the face.

Quotes by Travis Barker

I looked up to Cristiano Ronaldo, and then it was always Didier Drogba.

Quotes by Romelu Lukaku

I looked up to my brother Terrell.

Quotes by Nick Young

I've always looked old for my age.

Quotes by Natascha McElhone

Age Quotes

I constantly looked for motherly protection.

Quotes by Michael Reagan

It is better to be looked over than overlooked.

Mae West

We walked to the brink and we looked it in the face.

Quotes by John Foster Dulles

When I was young, I looked up to Martina Hingis.

Quotes by Garbine Muguruza

I looked like Brigitte Bardot, and I was Stravinsky's goddaughter.

Quotes by Eve Babitz

Always Quotes

I saw a headshot with the name 'Emilio Sheen' printed under it and it looked terrible.

Quotes by Emilio Estevez

I can't find a reason to be for this war. I've looked, and I can't, so I'm not.

Quotes by Chris Matthews

I always looked ahead.

Quotes by Chris Evert

I looked up to Marvin Hagler, Ali.

Quotes by Bernard Hopkins

A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into.

Quotes by Ansel Adams

Better Quotes

I went to the top of Vesuvius and looked in.

Quotes by Ali Smith

I have looked up to Emraan Hashmi from day one.

Quotes by Ali Fazal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme connecting these looked quotes?
Each one marks a specific moment of looking — facing death directly, looking up to an older brother, or having always looked older than an actual age.
Why would quotes be organized around the word 'looked'?
It's a small, common verb that shows up in some surprisingly vivid, specific memories, and grouping them together highlights how much weight a simple word can carry.
Is there a quote here about family?
Yes, one speaker describes looking up to their brother Terrell, framing admiration in terms of literal and figurative looking.
Does this page include anything about childhood or protection?
One line closes on a quieter note, describing a constant search for motherly protection, which reads as more vulnerable than the other, plainer quotes.
Where can I read more along these lines?
Age quotes pick up on the theme of looking older or younger than expected.

One line closes on something quieter, a constant looking for the motherly protection that wasn't always there. Related: Age and Better quotes.