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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.

One of the exciting things about reporting is going to places you've never been to before.

Quotes by H. G. Bissinger

I don't go out. I work, go racing, then go to my shed and make things.

Quotes by Guy Martin

I went through a period where I just wanted to punch everybody. Since then, I've had a lot of therapy and I've figured a lot of things out.

Quotes by Guy Pearce

One of the things that Africa needs, everybody seems to agree, is some measure of debt relief.

Quotes by Gwen Ifill

A lot of Democrats are not that upset with Howard Dean. Howard Dean gets out here and he says these inflammatory things, and he doesn't apologize. He doesn't back down a little bit.

Quotes by Gwen Ifill

Out of all the artistic things I do, music is the most rewarding because it's so hard to write songs.

Quotes by Gwen Stefani

The fact that I do so many things, it really nurtures me.

Quotes by Gustavo Santaolalla

Chris is the engineer down at the studio where we do these things. And he's just such an integral part and he has such a marvelous ear. Also it turns out, we didn't know, but he's a pretty good fiddle...

Quotes by Guy Clark

All things good come to those for whom the Good is all things.

Quotes by Guy Finley

Don't worry, be crappy. Revolutionary means you ship and then test... Lots of things made the first Mac in 1984 a piece of crap - but it was a revolutionary piece of crap.

Quotes by Guy Kawasaki

I tend not to get too excited and surprised about things.

Quotes by Gus Dapperton

I go back to things that are nostalgic for me - Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder.

Quotes by Gus Dapperton

Dating in the closet is torture. It's one of the most difficult things, especially if you are completely closeted.

Quotes by Gus Kenworthy

Often I had to imagine the things I needed. I learned very early to read amidst noise. And so I started writing and drawing at an early age.

Quotes by Gunter Grass

I like creating beauty out of scary things.

Quotes by Grimes

I have always been very interested in thinking deeply about things. I do this a lot.

Quotes by GRiZ

I like mixing things up. That makes it more interesting. I love mixing in slower funk with what I do. I'll add drum and bass and put my foot to the gas pedal and press it to the floor.

Quotes by GRiZ

I've never had a plan, I've always done things from instinct.

Quotes by Greta Gerwig

A lot of things I've done in my life have taken incredible mental fortitude.

Quotes by Gretchen Carlson

One of the most important things to do is to raise our kids in a respectful way with both genders.

Quotes by Gretchen Carlson

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.