“People see what they want to see when they need to.”

“People see what they want to see.”

Cormac McCarthy book Blood Meridian

“See fantasy is what people want, but reality is what they need. And I just retired from the fantasy part.”

Lauryn Hill (1975) American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actress

“When we're awake, we see what we need to see. When we're asleep, we see what is really there.”

Jodi Picoult book Second Glance

“I'd rather make a show 100 people need to see, than a show that 1000 people want to see.”

Joss Whedon (1964) American director, writer, and producer for television and film

“No matter the truth, people see what they want to see..”

Cecily von Ziegesar Gossip Girl

“I get very concerned when we start hearing people who want to convert this country into a safe place for children. I am adult. I want available what I need to see.”

Judith Krug (1940–2009) librarian and freedom of speech proponent

“Oh. I see. People don't want to see what can't possibly exist.”

Terry Pratchett book Mort

“Humans see what they want to see.”

Rick Riordan book The Lightning Thief

“How you see me? Tell me how you see me. When mirrors only reflect what you want to see. Believe me.”

Marcus Orelias (1993) American actor, rapper, songwriter, author and entrepreneur