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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.

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be.

Quotes by Alexander Pope

Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.

Quotes by Alexander Pope

American people are very patriotic, but there is no driver to get behind and support. I don't see why Formula One cannot be something America is a part of. I wouldn't say it's too European at all.

Quotes by Alexander Rossi

When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.

Quotes by Alexander Graham Bell

I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.

Quotes by Alexander Hamilton

All the aftermath that so frequently follows in the wake of war still confront the nation, and we now, as ever before, must hold fast to the ancient landmarks and see to it that all of these plagues that threaten...

Quotes by Alexander Henry

You should never wear a baseball cap when working in close quarters in the attic: You never see that beam above you!

Quotes by Alex Trebek

When the tour is done, that's the end of the U.S. tour. We'll regroup and see what we're going to do.

Quotes by Alex Van Halen

We do not even see the sun for several months in the north of Sweden.

Quotes by Alexander Ahndoril

I'm a massive Roald Dahl fan. I grew up reading his work and see a recurring theme - I have continued to love stuff that mixes the gruesome with a sort of humour. I'm drawn to that in my work.

Quotes by Alex Lawther

When I look out at the audience at some of our shows, I think we are reaching a younger audience... I see lots of people in their 30s and 40s, but I also see a lot of people in their...

Quotes by Alex Lifeson

It's a wonderful thing to be able to see your music going from generation to generation.

Quotes by Alex Lifeson

I would hate to see operations in the Congo held hostage to Sierra Leone but I really think that's the way it's got to be. At one point we've got to decide to get it right and we've got to...

Quotes by Alex Morrison

You see the likes of the Barcelonas and Real Madrids, and you always want to play against them and, obviously, Bayern Munich too.

Quotes by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

Quotes by Alex Rodriguez

The knockout games of a major tournament are when you see players' true characters.

Quotes by Alex Scott

That's my curse, I see the politics within these things and so I don't say yes to them.

Quotes by Alex Cox

And it says something about our level of disassociation, that we can provoke these wars abroad but we're not allowed to see people get killed as a result.

Quotes by Alex Cox

I would like to see us find Osama Bin Laden, but let's say we did capture him. Let's say we did kill him. How much good would that do? There's still thousands of people behind him. It's this huge thing.

Quotes by Alex D. Linz

I was a lawyer for about ten years. The law teaches one to see things from all different angles.

Quotes by Alex Flinn

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.