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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 are things I've seen and experienced in this world - things they don't talk about in too many books.

Quotes by Flying Lotus

Hear only the things you should hear - be deaf to others.

Quotes by Ford Frick

I did one of those 'born again' things and invited Jesus to become the chairman of the board, of my life.

Quotes by Foster Friess

We have learned how to do a lot of things. We must try to relearn why.

Quotes by Flora Lewis

As an actor, it's very interesting to make the audience love you while you are doing horrendous things.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

I feel things in quite an intense way. I'm not actually the most intense person.

Quotes by Florence Welch

I make work not to give answers but to question things.

Quotes by Florentijn Hofman

I'm a believer in things happening for a reason.

Quotes by Fleur East

I don't always have to be the best. Things don't always have to be perfect.

Quotes by Floor Jansen

Everybody needs to take a little distance from things.

Quotes by Floor Jansen

Many things shall change in Cuba, but they shall change because of our efforts and despite the United States. Perhaps that empire shall crumble first.

Quotes by Fidel Castro

Epic things happen in soccer.

Quotes by Filipe Luis

I'm the sort of person with a very short attention span, and I lose interest in things very quickly.

Quotes by Finn Balor

Well, we shoot for so long on 'Stranger Things' that I know Atlanta really well.

Quotes by Finn Wolfhard

During 'Stranger Things 3,' I shot 'It: Chapter Two,' so I would shoot on my days off, which was super tiring and stressful, but really rewarding at the same time. Basically, I shot 'It: Chapter Two' and 'Stranger Things 3'...

Quotes by Finn Wolfhard

Five years from now I'm probably going to look back on the things I'm doing and cringe.

Quotes by Fiona Apple

I can't think whether I've actually interviewed the widow of a crime suspect. Obviously, I've interviewed members of the families of people who've been accused of things.

Quotes by Fiona Barton

I just think that things should be allowed to run their course, and not turned into a Disney ride.

Quotes by Fiona Shaw

I loathe bad theater and most theatre is very bad because it's repetitious, unexciting and, dangerously, it is sometimes praised for those things.

Quotes by Fiona Shaw

Nitric oxide was known for destroying things.

Quotes by Ferid Murad

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.