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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 most important things about looking youthful is to have a modern haircut.

Quotes by Evelyn Lauder

My goal is to share information and to educate. But am I an activist? No, no, no. I don't believe in pushing things on people.

Quotes by Evonne Goolagong Cawley

I used to tweet about the most mundane things - like 'I just bought a soya latte' - but now I try and make it a bit more interesting.

Quotes by Evan Williams

The things that keep nagging at you are the ones worth exploring.

Quotes by Evan Williams

I've done a lot of stupid things, but in most cases I can't complain about the outcomes.

Quotes by Evan Williams

I am a mechanical techie. I can build things with my hands.

Quotes by Evan Glodell

We all just kinda did everything we thought we were supposed to do and girls dated the guys they were supposed to and did things with the guys they were supposed to.

Quotes by Evan Rachel Wood

I was always into very androgynous things. Guys, girls... I'm into androgyny in general.

Quotes by Evan Rachel Wood

I try to switch things up by going for a bike ride or taking a SoulCycle class.

Quotes by Eva Marie

I definitely keep things very professional.

Quotes by Eva Marie

I'm definitely always trying to put my hand in as many things as possible.

Quotes by Eva Marie

I just want to be known for things other than my sexuality.

Quotes by Eva Mendes

It is very challenging to have a kind of data-driven, performance-oriented culture and to do progressive pedagogy. These things don't naturally, or easily, go together.

Quotes by Eva Moskowitz

Beautiful things make people happy.

Quotes by Eva Zeisel

I am a maker of useful things.

Quotes by Eva Zeisel

I don't call myself an 'industrial designer,' because I'm other things. Industrial designers want to make novel things. Novelty is a concept of commerce, not an aesthetic concept.

Quotes by Eva Zeisel

We all have things in life we'd do over again.

Quotes by Evan Bayh

The great thing about acting is that you get to be a lot of different things in one lifetime. You get to explore different personalities and characters.

Quotes by Eva Amurri

You can only predict things after they have happened.

Quotes by Eugene Ionesco

Reagan has very significant things to teach us - positive lessons and quite negative lessons.

Quotes by Eugene Jarecki

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.