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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.

We shall be better prepared for the future if we see how terrible, how doomed the present is.

Quotes by Iris Murdoch

I have one regret that whenever I look at the list of world's leading scorers, I don't see any Pakistani who has scored 10,000 Test runs; even I couldn't do it ,nor Muhammad Yousuf.

Quotes by Inzamam-ul-Haq

I could not - and I still cannot - see a sustainable career as a filmmaker in which I focus fully on our gay stories.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

When you finish a film, you never want to see it again.

Quotes by Ingmar Bergman

We have to be aware of our fragilities as human beings - when we see cruelty, to understand that in certain conditions, we could be cruel, too.

Quotes by Ingrid Betancourt

Consumers of meat, eggs and dairy products might well ask what they are supporting. Do farmers care about anyone but themselves? Can't anyone see the cow for the cheese?

Quotes by Ingrid Newkirk

All tyranny, bigotry, aggression, and cruelty are wrong, and whenever we see it, we must never be silent.

Quotes by Ingrid Newkirk

If birth matters, midwives matter. In Europe, there are hospitals where the cesarean rate is less than 10%, and you'll find midwives in these hospitals, you'll see a lot less re-admissions with infections and complications, and you'll see a lot...

Quotes by Ina May Gaskin

If I couldn't see the colors, now that would be a problem.

Quotes by Im Dong-Hyun

When I was growing up, all my cousins had high-top fades. I thought it would be cool to see how long I could grow a high-top.

Quotes by Iman Shumpert

I don't see why women have to get naked to sell an album. It's crazy.

Quotes by Imelda May

In my head, I consider 'No Turning Back' my 'dipping the toe in the water' album. It was mostly covers of favorite songs, and there were three originals in there. So, it feels like it was just my album to...

Quotes by Imelda May

When you start to see another human being as less than you, it's a danger.

Quotes by Immaculee Ilibagiza

When you see the ocean and the infinite, it empties your mind.

Quotes by Ilaiyaraaja

Hamas says in its charter they want to see a world without Israel. They want to obliterate Israel.

Quotes by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

It's nice to see a movie where people are actually succeeding.

Quotes by Illeana Douglas

When there's no push back against Islamophobic rhetoric, people see that as tacit endorsement of anti-Islamic rhetoric.

Quotes by Ibrahim Hooper

I didn't see myself as any advance guard, or feminist.

Quotes by Ida Lupino

I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers.

Quotes by Ida Lupino

Every leading lady I work with, I'll see if I can get a song out of them and put it on an album.

Quotes by Idris Elba

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.