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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.

Mesut is one of those unique players you see every once in a while. He has the gift of a perfect touch in tight spaces that makes him special.

Quotes by Xabi Alonso

I see my practice as picture making. Whatever is available, I use.

Quotes by Wolfgang Tillmans

Every man who takes office in Washington either grows or swells, and when I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is growing or swelling.

Quotes by Woodrow Wilson

You see fewer and fewer chefs who are really big - most stay in shape.

Quotes by Wolfgang Puck

I see myself as like the lead singer of a band or something.

Quotes by Wiz Khalifa

The more people see, the more they want to see.

Quotes by Winnie Harlow

I don't want a lot of people nosing round my studio and bothering me. I don't want to see them at all. Let the dealers have all that bother.

Quotes by Winslow Homer

When we first started touring, we were going to these towns we'd never otherwise go to, never otherwise see, and that's sort of why we like being in a band. But we started playing these bigger rooms and not even...

Quotes by Winston Marshall

It sounds corny, but I wanted to be the change I wanted to see in the world. I used to have that on my notebook in school.

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

As a fan of the franchise, I count myself among the countless LGBTQ fans who have longed to see themselves and our relationships depicted on 'Star Trek.'

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

The work that needs to be done now is to diversify the picture of LGBTQ people so that people can see that we come from all races, different genders; we have trans people.

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

When I was a teenager, in the '80s, it was 'Dynasty.' It was 'Beverly Hills, 90210.' And those were fantasies. Those weren't reflective of my experience. And I think we all want that; we all want to see ourselves, our...

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

The more opinions you have, the less you see.

Quotes by Wim Wenders

Every time I look at my pocketbook, I see Jackie Robinson.

Quotes by Willie Mays

I'm here to make good pictures. If I don't see it, I won't touch it. I may not make a good picture, but I still gotta believe in it!

Quotes by William Wyler

I get scared to death when I see people who say they've found Jesus Christ, and they're out there, and I wonder, who's teaching them? Who's mentoring them?

Quotes by Willie Aames

I don't see myself not playing basketball. I don't see myself not around basketball.

Quotes by Willie Cauley-Stein

Liberals often don't see the problems, and conservatives don't see the promise, of government.

Quotes by William Weld

Thy books should, like thy friends, not many be, yet such wherein men may thy judgment see.

Quotes by William Wycherley

To see how Christ was prophesied and described therein, consider and mark, how that the kid or lamb must be with out spot or blemish; and so was Christ only of all mankind, in the sight of God and of...

Quotes by William Tyndale

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.