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Seems Quotes

What things look like before we look closer.

These quotes play with the gap between how things appear and how they truly are, from bold declarations about possibility to wry observations on confusion. For more open-ended thoughts, see Because quotes.

Confusion seems to have become the vogue of European directors.

Quotes by William Wyler

To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so.

Quotes by Walter Scott

The world is in motion, as it seems.

Quotes by Utada Hikaru

There seems to be more comedy for comedy's sake.

Quotes by Todd Barry

About Quotes

The GOP/corporate right-wing, it seems, never really considers the consequences of their actions.

Quotes by Steven Weber

The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless.

Quotes by Steven Weinberg

It seems a perfectly normal thing to be 95.

Quotes by Ruth Bernhard

Much of Indian science seems intuitive and not bound by the rigid thinking of classical scientists.

Quotes by Roland Joffe

It seems that I am destined always to be on trial.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

Always Quotes

History seems to be so clumsy.

Quotes by Robert Johnson

It seems that jazz is more cerebral and more mathematical in a sense.

Quotes by Rita Coolidge

As in all TV shows, and especially a show called 'Mistresses,' all is not going to be as it seems.

Quotes by Ricky Whittle

It seems nothing good comes out of Abu Ghraib.

Quotes by Richard Engel

Warren Beatty seems very self-conscious and actory.

Quotes by Richard Burton

Because Quotes

Hockey seems completely lawless and, therefore, inexplicably sexy.

Quotes by Rachel Nichols

God, to me, it seems, is a verb not a noun, proper or improper.

Quotes by R. Buckminster Fuller

The best part about the movie, and everybody seems to rave about it, is the boot camp part.

Quotes by R. Lee Ermey

Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.

Plato

Happiness seems made to be shared.

Quotes by Pierre Corneille

Everything Quotes

It seems that whenever America faced a challenge, it faced it and overcame it.

Quotes by Pete Hoekstra

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme connecting these seems quotes?
These quotes all play with the idea of appearance versus reality, exploring how things seem before closer examination.
Is there an optimistic angle in this collection?
Yes, one quote insists that only the timid see things as impossible, suggesting perception itself can be a barrier or a doorway.
Do any quotes touch on creative or artistic trends?
Yes, one wryly comments on confusion becoming fashionable among European film directors.
Is there a quote about the pace of change in the world?
Yes, one reflects on the world feeling like it's constantly in motion, at least as far as appearances go.
What tone do these quotes generally take?
Most lean reflective or gently humorous, inviting readers to question first impressions.

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