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Errand Quotes

Small tasks, big meanings, from thought to prayer

These errand quotes range from lighthearted takes on composers and errand boys to more reflective lines about duty. For related everyday themes, see Always quotes.

Thought is an errand boy, fear a mine of worries.

Quotes by Yunus Emre

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.

Quotes by Thomas Beecham

I have been benefited by praying for others; for by making an errand to God for them I have gotten something for myself.

Quotes by Samuel Rutherford

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires me so by night I am ready for bed instead of soirees.

Quotes by Rutherford B. Hayes

Always Quotes

Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.

Quotes by Red Skelton

I'm the last person who has any desire to instruct anybody in shame. That's no errand for me.

Quotes by Jock Sturges

Many thought it was a fool's errand - that the browser companies were never going to listen to us. Others argued that, 'Users don't care if you use Web standards.' Well, of course they don't. They just know that your...

Quotes by Jeffrey Zeldman

Let the grand errand into America never be forgotten.

Quotes by Ezra Stiles

I love getting out of the Q train at Union Square. It's such a mix of people, like a party. There's always an errand you can do along there, whether it's picking up contacts or buying poker chips.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "errand" mean across these quotes?
It ranges from a literal small task to a metaphor for thought, duty, and even prayer performed on someone else's behalf.
Is errand used metaphorically in any quote here?
Yes, one quote calls thought itself an errand boy, paired with fear described as a mine of worries.
Do any quotes connect errands to music or composing?
Yes, one quote suggests composers should write tunes simple enough for chauffeurs and errand boys to whistle.
How is errand connected to prayer in these quotes?
One quote frames praying for others as making an errand to God on their behalf, which also benefits the person praying.
Where can I explore more everyday themes like this?
For related reflections, see Ask quotes, which touches on similar ideas of small requests and duty.

One notable line reframes prayer for others as its own kind of errand with quiet personal reward. Readers interested in purpose and service may enjoy Ask quotes.