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Thing Quotes

The small, specific things people notice.

One of these thing quotes captures a real fear, wanting recognition gradually rather than through a sudden overnight-sensation moment. For similar candid reflection, see About quotes.

Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

Rap lyrics are really the only thing I've ever written.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I had been using a 4-track and a digital 8-track in the '90s, and it was this huge complicated thing. But GarageBand is right there.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Quotes by Aesop

About Quotes

It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him that suffers.

Quotes by Aeschylus

It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Diversity can't be a fashionable thing: it should be here to stay.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

The first thing anyone can do, about any issue, is get informed.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

I have always believed that there is no such thing as coincidence, and I have always believed in destiny.

Quotes by Adnan Sami

First Quotes

I don't write songs about a specific, elusive thing.

Quotes by Adele

We're gonna do a Bowling for Dollars-type thing, but it'll be Breakdancing on Cardboard for Yen for the ozone layer, so it'll be called Breaking in Space.

Quotes by Adam Yauch

Selective amnesia is a good thing to have. So is good focus.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

A Rube Goldberg machine is, in its essence, a trial-and-error thing.

Quotes by Adam Sadowsky

There's no such thing as a wardrobe malfunction - only a wardrobe opportunity.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Good Quotes

The first thing I wanted to be was a clown.

Quotes by Adam Page

I served in the Israeli Navy, and it's not an easy thing.

Quotes by Adam Neumann

A dry stretch of commentary in the middle of an 'Anchorman' movie would have been a terrible thing.

Quotes by Adam McKay

The thing is, I've gotten massages to Enya. I like Enya. If you ate fantastic steaks to Celine Dion, you'd like Celine Dion.

Quotes by Adam McKay

One thing any DJ needs in his crate, especially at a barbecue, is a selection of 15-minute-plus jams.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

Just Quotes

In life, there's no such thing as an unmitigated good.

Quotes by Adam Grant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about fearing sudden fame?
Yes — a candid one: "I wanted fame, but I thought it would be incremental, and I became afraid of the overnight-sensation thing." It shows fame was something desired carefully, not all at once. For more quotes about early steps and firsts, see First quotes.
Is there a quote about working through something on your own?
Yes — one puts it simply: "I did my solo thing for a while and got that out of my system." It's a relatable description of needing to work through a phase independently. For more quotes with this kind of plain honesty, browse Just quotes.
Is there a practical, funny quote about a specific profession?
Yes — a lighthearted one: "One thing I quickly discovered as a female pilot - ditch the heels!" It's a funny, practical lesson learned on the job. For more personal, behind-the-scenes quotes like this, check out About quotes.
Is there a quote about what matters most in someone's daily life?
Yes — a simple, sincere one: "Prayer is the most important thing that I do." It's a clear statement of personal priority. For more quotes about what makes for a meaningful life, see Good quotes.
What's the overall theme across these "thing" quotes?
They cover fame, solo growth, practical lessons, and personal priorities — showing how "thing" can stand in for almost anything meaningful in someone's life.

A pilot's practical footwear lesson sits alongside someone naming prayer as central to their daily routine, showing how differently people fill in this everyday word. Browse Good quotes or First quotes.