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Sees Quotes

Words on perception and point of view.

These sees quotes contrast pessimism and optimism through what each notices first, close in spirit to Insight quotes on the site.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.

Quotes by William Cowper

One sees a blatant disregard for the precious souls of mankind.

Quotes by Thomas S. Monson

The eye sees what it brings the power to see.

Quotes by Thomas Carlyle

Awareness Quotes

The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.

Quotes by Robertson Davies

One eye sees, the other feels.

Quotes by Paul Klee

A sponge sees everything? A sponge sees nothing.

Quotes by Lawrence Tierney

What you sees, is what you gets.

Quotes by Jimmy Reed

Netflix sees people as users or subscribers or customers. Historically, networks have seen people as viewers.

Quotes by David Harbour

Emotion Quotes

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Confucius

A comedian sees the world bent. I'm tangent to the circle.

Quotes by Buddy Hackett

America is interested in re-arranging the region as it sees fit.

Quotes by Bashar al-Assad

The floor of the U.S. Senate isn't a place that usually sees a lot of drama.

Quotes by Amy Klobuchar

Cynic, n: a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.

Quotes by Ambrose Bierce

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme connecting these sees quotes?
Perception and point of view - how the same situation can be seen very differently depending on outlook.
Is there a quote contrasting optimism and pessimism?
Yes, one contrasts the pessimist who sees difficulty in every opportunity with the optimist who sees opportunity in every difficulty.
Does any quote use 'sees' in a spiritual sense?
Yes, one describes a figure trembling at the sight of even the weakest saint in prayer, using sight as a spiritual metaphor.
Is there a quote about the eye and perception?
Yes, one states that the eye only sees what it brings the power to see, suggesting perception depends on the viewer.
Where can I read more on insight and awareness?
See Insight quotes for related reflections on perspective.

One line even suggests the eye only sees what it has the power to see. See Awareness quotes for a related theme.