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On perspective, distance, and seeing things clearly.

This set spans public and personal perspective, including a wary view of antagonistic government policy and historical commentary on how German trade policy once pushed other nations toward more totalitarian responses. See Life quotes for related reflections.

The view that we hold in Iraq now is this - that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

From their point of view, I had gone too far. I had to disappear. That is to say, if the Algerian army had not overthrown me, others would have done so.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

It's sort of fair to say that Amazons, both as reality and as a dream of equality, have always been with us; it's just that sometimes that fiery Amazon spirit is hidden from view or even suppressed.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

I do think that many Americans have a limited view of what constitutes Japanese cartooning based on what gets translated, so it's great to see an increase in diversity.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Life Quotes

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

If people view wearing bikini as a problem, then dirt is in their mind and not in mine.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

A 'free and open' Internet has been an article of faith in and around Mountain View, Menlo Park, and its environs for two decades.

Quotes by Adam Lashinsky

Americans in general have a lot of compassion, we just don't always have the same view of how that compassion is implemented.

Quotes by Adam Kinzinger

My celebrity has held steady since the day I began acting. I don't view it as celebrity. I'm just a worker.

Quotes by Adam Goldberg

Like Quotes

Perhaps concentrated wealth will inspire a nation of innovative problem-solvers. But if the view of many economists is right - that it sometimes discourages innovation - then we should worry.

Quotes by Adam Davidson

There is a lot of talk in conservative circles about judicial modesty and deferring to the political branches. That view of judging often overlooks the important role that courts have in protecting people's rights. But if there was ever a...

Quotes by Adam Cohen

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we, as a people, can be engaged in.

Abraham Lincoln

In my view of the present aspect of affairs, there is no need of bloodshed and war. There is no necessity for it. I am not in favor of such a course, and I may say in advance, there will...

Abraham Lincoln

We at Fidelity view ourselves just as much a financial information processing company as an investment management firm. That may not be too newsworthy.

Quotes by Abigail Johnson

Me Quotes

I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic.

Quotes by Abigail Adams

My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change.

Quotes by Abdullah II of Jordan

A realistic view of humanity will stop the proliferation of impossible injunctions.

Quotes by Abdolkarim Soroush

It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma.

Quotes by Abdolkarim Soroush

More Quotes

There is such little tolerance for women on the national stage who don't agree with the hosts of 'The View' or celebrities who march with Planned Parenthood.

Quotes by Abby Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal opinions do these quotes share using the word "view"?
One speaker states plainly, "In my view, relationship movies never get old because humanity will never not be confounded by their relationships" — a personal take on why we keep returning to stories about human connection. For more on that theme, see our Life quotes.
Is there a quote about how things look different up close versus from far away?
Yes, and it's a vivid one: "The land of literature is a fairy land to those who view it at a distance, but, like all other landscapes, the charm fades on a nearer approach, and the thorns and briars become visible." It's a poetic warning that distance can make things look more perfect than they really are.
Do any of these quotes touch on politics or government from a personal viewpoint?
One does, describing a moment of speaking to Congress and forming an opinion, noting "I thought I had a clear view" on certain government proposals. It shows how personal conviction can shape someone's take on public matters.
Is there a quote connecting trade policy to a broader worldview?
Yes — one speaker suggests that shifting trade dynamics with Europe could force a shift toward a more totalitarian approach, a prospect they frame as something any supporter of democracy would take seriously. It links economic policy to a much bigger-picture view of governance.
Where can I explore more personal viewpoints like these?
Our Me collection is full of similarly personal statements, and our Like and More quotes offer more everyday perspectives to explore.

Other entries turn the idea inward, noting how relationship dynamics keep confounding us and how literature looks most charming from a distance, its flaws visible only up close. Browse More and Me quotes for more.