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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.

There is no such things as 'best' in the world of individuals.

Quotes by Hosea Ballou

I try to be in the office as much as possible to get the full experience working with volunteers, making phone calls, putting out signs - things that the communications director probably normally wouldn't do.

Quotes by Hope Hicks

The brain is so intricate. It can do so many things, and people sleep on it. It's not just a piece of meat in there - it can do so much.

Quotes by Hopsin

Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.

Quotes by Horace

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.

Quotes by Horace

I moved on from the whole 'Playboy' thing five years ago and really never looked back. I'm not one of those girls who goes back to all the parties and things.

Quotes by Holly Madison

When I was younger, things got to me more, but not now.

Quotes by Holly Valance

My first job out of college was at PBS as an administrative assistant. I thought I would be on the production side of things.

Quotes by Hong Chau

Similar to computer technology in the '60s, 3-D printing is a universal technology that has the potential to revolutionize our life by enabling individuals to design and manufacture things.

Quotes by Hod Lipson

When it costs you the same amount of manufacturing effort to make advanced robotic parts as it does to manufacture a paperweight, that really changes things in a profound way.

Quotes by Hod Lipson

When you're a child, you take things for granted. For instance, my mum didn't have a lot of money, but I went to piano, ballet and gymnastics lessons, and tae kwon do.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

I'm usually quite good at learning things, but I just don't find the business stuff that interesting, so it makes it harder to get my head around.

Quotes by Holly Branson

Most families like to spend time bonding over meals out, picnics in the country, maybe weekend camping trips - we take things to the extreme!

Quotes by Holly Branson

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.

Quotes by Hippocrates

Keep a watch also on the faults of the patients, which often make them lie about the taking of things prescribed.

Quotes by Hippocrates

We learn many things from children, always.

Quotes by Hirokazu Kore-eda

I get a lot of energy from making things up, which is why I feel I'm a novelist.

Quotes by Hisham Matar

Data science requires having that cultural space to experiment and work on things that might fail.

Quotes by Hilary Mason

It's really fun and challenging to build things that have never been built before.

Quotes by Hilary Mason

I really chase the things that I want.

Quotes by Hilary Swank

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.