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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.

I don't see the point in working just to be working.

Quotes by Abbie Cornish

I'm from Philadelphia, and I go to Philly a bunch throughout the holidays, which is my only time to see my family, so we get pretty festive around that time of year. It's also the only time I have vacation.

Quotes by Abbi Jacobson

I don't have to lay on the couch and see a therapist because my therapist is in my paint brushes.

Quotes by Abbey Lincoln

Let's just say, if I weren't a model, I'd be a walking collage. I see my body as a blank canvas that's aching to be decorated; I find it all very fascinating.

Quotes by Abbey Lee Kershaw

I see potential in everything. It's about opening your mind to what you can do to the garment: because they're cheap, you can cut them or stitch them, and if you stuff it up, it's fine - it's only two...

Quotes by Abbey Lee Kershaw

I've bought some Lanvin snake-print wedges, so maybe you'll see me pushing the pram in those and my hotpants!

Quotes by Abbey Clancy

I've got no interest in football. My brother's a footballer, too, and I was dragged to the freezing pitch every week as a child. I don't see much glamour in it.

Quotes by Abbey Clancy

'Pulp Fiction' was probably one of the first films I ever saw that really kind of took effect on me. I was about four years old - obviously wasn't supposed to be seeing that film; my sister kind of sneaked...

Quotes by Aaron Taylor-Johnson

I get on fine with my mum and dad, but if they want to see the grandchildren, they come to me.

Quotes by Aaron Taylor-Johnson

I desperately need the love of complete strangers. That's one reason I overtip. I love when skycaps, waiters, and valets are happy to see me.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

The Internet, in general, I find troubling. The anonymity has made us all meaner and dumber. This thing that was supposed to bring us closer together, I see it doing the opposite.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

I've said it once: I would love to someday play in La Liga at one of the greats. I see their league each week. It suits my style.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

I get the normal stats, like tackles and pass completion and high-intensity runs. I get them after every game to see how similar they are to every game and to make sure I'm hitting the targets - or not too...

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

I don't want the news to be patriotic. I don't want to see flags on the lapels of the anchors. I don't want any of that.

Quotes by Aaron McGruder

I kind of wish I would have been able to see the old Yankee Stadium after seeing the new one.

Quotes by Aaron Judge

One of the great things about now vs. 10 or 12 years ago is we can see how the audience responds and the audience has an opportunity to be a community that engages each other and engages us and we're...

Quotes by Aaron Ehasz

Some movies I see today have the most dramatic plot points but the actors are not playing them dramatically.

Quotes by Aaron Eckhart

I'm able to see things and react certain ways, I try to slither through there and try to make a play.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

I don't see myself as somebody special. I just see myself as Aaron, the same guy I've been all my life.

Quotes by Aaron Donald

Creative people have no barriers. Ultimately, it's connecting with human beings. There's just one planet. I don't see it as different countries.

Quotes by Aamir Khan

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.