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See Quotes

How we look at things, and ourselves.

Quotes gathered under "see" lean heavily on film and perception — directors discussing age ratings and who gets to watch a movie, plus candid remarks about self-image and confidence. For related thoughts on preference and comparison, Like quotes make a fitting companion.

As an academic, this was not the lifestyle I had planned for myself. Now I see myself everywhere.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

A femtosecond is comparable to one second in 32 million years. It is like watching a 32-million-year movie to see one second.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

I don't really see myself as a big supermodel.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

It's strange that the newspapers don't see a connection between their false revelations about my private life and my need for seclusion and security.

Quotes by Agnetha Faltskog

Always Quotes

I didn't see myself as a woman doing film but as a radical film-maker who was a woman.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

The Minimalists are idealist. They want to minimize themselves in favor of the ideal... But I just can't. You see, my paintings are not cool.

Quotes by Agnes Martin

You can't make a perfect painting. We can see perfection in our minds. But we can't make a perfect painting.

Quotes by Agnes Martin

If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody.

Agatha Christie

I don't claim to be a composer, and I realize my approach is pretty dopey in comparison to the true masters of score work. That said, if someone thinks what I do specifically would work for their film, then, of...

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Go Quotes

Having some decent musicians around you only expands what you can do production-wise, but I make rap - I can't really see myself doing much else.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

Quotes by Aesop

I'm scared of the gym - I see all these machines, and I'm like, 'What is that? What am I supposed to do?'

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

And so, when I was a young writer I always worked hard on imagery, and I knew that the roots of imagery were the senses - and that if my readers could feel, taste and see what I was talking...

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

Luke Cage is seen in 'Jessica Jones,' but he doesn't really come into his own until the 'Luke Cage' series. That's when you really see who he is.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

Like Quotes

It's important to the world to see superheroes that are spread across our demographic.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

I'm an unabashed fan of 'The New Yorker.' I do feel proud when I see my artwork in there.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.

Quotes by Adrian Mitchell

The only drawback is once the work is done you rarely see each other.

Quotes by Adrian Belew

See the hand of God in all events, and thereby become reconciled to His dispensations.

Quotes by Adoniram Judson

Me Quotes

I don't see how can I offend Mexicans with the truth. It is what Mexicans want to hear.

Quotes by Adolfo Aguilar Zinser

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspectives on filmmaking show up in these "See" quotes?
A few different ones - one speaker talks about making a film called 'Disco' as a cautionary tale for 14- and 15-year-old girls, only to find that an R rating kept those girls from being allowed to see it by their own parents. Another discusses not seeing many films until becoming a college teacher.
Is there a quote about self-image here?
Yes, one quote has someone saying they don't "see myself as extremely handsome," instead relying on charm. For more on personality and self-perception, the Me page is worth a look.
Does this page mention how movie ratings affect audiences?
Yes - one quote describes a film intended as a cautionary tale for young teenage girls that ended up being restricted from that exact audience because of its R rating. For similar reflections on how projects don't always land the way creators intend, see the Like page.
Is there a quote about the movie industry changing?
There's a quote noting that art house theaters are vanishing and that this reflects a broader shift in what audiences want to see, though the speaker doesn't fully spell out what that shift looks like. For more on how tastes and habits change, see the Always page.
Is there anything here about starting a career later in life?
Yes, one speaker mentions not seeing many films until they were already in college teaching, suggesting a somewhat unconventional path into their field. Check out the Go page for more on personal journeys.

There's also a strand here about how audiences and industries change over time, including the shrinking presence of art house theaters. If you want quotes with more forward motion, try Go quotes, or explore first-person reflection in Me quotes.