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Things Quotes

The little word that covers everything.

"Things" is a catch-all, and the quotes collected here reflect that — a former mathematician recalling early academic interests, artists describing what inspires them, and honest admissions about not knowing what you want to become. For more on that last theme, see Life quotes.

I collect things that just look retarded.

Quotes by Ahmet Zappa

I don't use the computer. But my secretary does. I want to take some computer courses because I'm interested in some of the access to some of the illegal things on the Internet. I'm just kidding.

Quotes by Ahmet Ertegun

Some things are difficult to adapt to.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

I'm going to move on and do other things. My life isn't going to be about Jar Jar Binks.

Quotes by Ahmed Best

About Quotes

I've never had formal drama-school training; I've just picked things up as I've gone along.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

Sometimes I do things that are not really the right way because I'm daring, in a way.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

Edged tools are dangerous things to handle, and not infrequently do much hurt.

Quotes by Agnes Repplier

Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them.

Agatha Christie

A lot of times you can lose the MP3s - it's a lot of labor to be finding it again, putting things back up. You gotta back up, back up, back up.

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

Always Quotes

By Time and Age full many things are taught.

Quotes by Aeschylus

But time growing old teaches all things.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Know not to revere human things too much.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.

Quotes by Aeschylus

The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Life Quotes

Time as he grows old teaches all things.

Quotes by Aeschylus

For me, as an actor, going from TV to film was interesting because TV and film are two very different things.

Quotes by Aeriel Miranda

One of my secret nerdy things is that I love education.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

God puts you through things - steps in life - and you get over them.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

I've been producing projects, and I hope that It's inevitable one day that I direct a film. I have a lot of things I want to do.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

Like Quotes

Illness transforms the things you most fear into the things you crave and would hold onto if you could.

Quotes by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of "things" do these quotes talk about?
A wide variety - one speaker reflects on once viewing computers as "very low class" compared to pure mathematics topics like topology, while others talk about creative inspiration and childhood indecision about the future.
Is there a quote about math or science here?
Yes, one quote describes someone who saw themselves as "a pure mathematician" interested in partial differential equations and topology, and who originally thought of computers as beneath that kind of work. For more on identity and self-perception, the About page is related.
Is there a quote about creativity or inspiration?
One quote mentions always looking at other artists and trying to get inspired by different things - a simple statement about how creative influence works. The Like page has more along these lines.
Does this page touch on career or life choices?
Yes - one quote reflects on childhood, saying the speaker could never decide what they wanted to be because they "wanted to be so many things." For more reflections on life's direction, see the Life page.
Is there anything here about intellectual work or self-importance?
There's a quote suggesting that "a certain self-importance" characterizes good intellectual work - an observation on the mindset behind serious thinking. Browse the Always page for more short, pointed observations like this one.

Because the word is so flexible, this page mixes intellectual reflection with lighter observations about art and ambition. Pair it with About quotes for a broader look at subject-driven sayings, or Like quotes for comparisons and preferences.