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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.

What normally we see is the finished product, someone's performance on screen, but behind the scenes, a lot goes into it.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

When I see a contemporary deliver a good performance, I get inspired to do better. I don't sit and mull over other people's successes; that can be unhealthy.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

If I want to be a leading man in a film, box office numbers count because producers have invested money. I see no wrong in that process.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I'm not auditioning to play convenience-store clerks. I don't see any benefit in that.

Quotes by Adhir Kalyan

There are a number of traits that combine to create entrepreneurial potential. We find that openness coordinates very well with successful entrepreneurs. The more open-minded you are, the more you see the world as it actually is. The more closed-minded,...

Quotes by Adeo Ressi

A high openness score means you're open-minded - you see the world for what it is - whereas a low openness score means you're incredibly closed-minded, and you see the world the way you want to see it, regardless of...

Quotes by Adeo Ressi

People only see what they want to see and sometimes you can't do anything about that, so you just pick up the baton and you just run with it.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I enjoy watching England but I won't rearrange my schedule just to make sure I'm in to see the game.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

You see it all the time, in all divisions, that teams raise themselves and apply themselves that little bit more when they play a 'bigger team.'

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I was always tearing stuff apart to see how it worked.

Quotes by Adam Yauch

You have no idea the people I meet when I do these Comic-Cons. When I go sign autographs and say hello to people, I see everything!

Quotes by Adam West

When you get one blocked and another partially blocked, you've got to see if you're hitting them low or what.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

When there are things I see on tape that I think I can get better at, it frustrates me.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

A lot of times you don't see that, doesn't matter when they're drafted, first round or not. You usually don't see guys come in and wow you.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

I usually start with a lyric and see where that takes me.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

I am incrementally a pessimist, but I see the international debate that Edward Snowden has engendered, and I think this is exactly where the discussion should be. So, I would say I'm more optimistic than pessimistic.

Quotes by Adam Savage

I can see my competitors sweating, and I am cool as a cucumber.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Hopefully people can look at our band and see that we're a heavy rock band. We're definitely not a metal band, but we're a band that focuses on meaningful lyrics and melody.

Quotes by Adam Rich

As far as I can see there are no problems with people in our band as far as the relationships go anyway.

Quotes by Adam Rich

British audiences tend to want to see their own lives reflected on TV, whereas American audiences are quite aspirational and enjoy high-concept shows that show them lives that are perhaps slightly more exciting than they aspire to.

Quotes by Adam Rayner

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.