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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.

It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion.

Quotes by Yves Saint Laurent

My classmates could see I was not similar. So they made me their scapegoat. They hit me or locked me in the toilets. During the break, I would take refuge in the chapel, or I would arrange to stay alone...

Quotes by Yves Saint Laurent

I see Earth! It is so beautiful!

Quotes by Yuri Gagarin

We monitor close to 50 companies globally that can be potential investment opportunities. I'd like to see DST as a significant global investment company in the Internet arena.

Quotes by Yuri Milner

When I was a child it was very clear what I was allowed to see and what I was not allowed to see and there was no discussion or option or negotiation. Whatever my mom said, that's what went down.

Quotes by Yul Vazquez

It's kind of beautiful to sit inside a bus and see a city from the windows.

Quotes by Yung Lean

We are so distracted and focused on what's next, we can fail to see what is actually in front of us.

Quotes by Yungblud

Fusion food as a concept is kind of trying to quite consciously fuse things that are sometimes quite contradictory, sometimes quite far apart, to see if they'd work.

Quotes by Yotam Ottolenghi

The nice thing about the gallery shows is that without having to pay any money you can just go and see it.

Quotes by Yoko Ono

When you see the commitment my parents exhibited… it was not for fame or fortune.

Quotes by Yolanda King

People are not really that forgiving when they pay for tickets to come see you and you don't show up.

Quotes by Yelawolf

Everything ultimately becomes the CEO's problem, no matter where it starts. I can see why some CEOs crack under the pressure.

Quotes by Yishan Wong

My art originates from hallucinations only I can see. I translate the hallucinations and obsessional images that plague me into sculptures and paintings.

Quotes by Yayoi Kusama

Film festivals are usually unpleasant experiences on some level. The lines are ridiculous, the crowds are ridiculous, or the schedules are impossibly arranged: 'You say that there's a film you really want to see? Try the 8 A.M. show! Oh,...

Quotes by Yance Ford

I'm just so happy to see my friends and fans in Taiwan, 'cause that's where I'm from.

Quotes by Yani Tseng

It's because we are so flooded with American culture that we're startled when we see ourselves up there on the screen.

Quotes by Yahoo Serious

The obsession required to see a feature through from concept to release is not a rational thing to do with your brief time on this planet. Nor is it something to which an intelligent person should aspire.

Quotes by Yahoo Serious

Americans think Soviets are so grim. I want them to see that they can smile.

Quotes by Yakov Smirnoff

Liverpool is one of the best teams in the world - everybody can see that - and now we have to do it on the pitch.

Quotes by Xherdan Shaqiri

I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place.

Quotes by Xun Kuang

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.