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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.

Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.

Quotes by Epictetus

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Quotes by Epictetus

One of the central mysteries of biology is why the genome is largely identical from cell to cell, even though cells do different things.

Quotes by Erez Lieberman Aiden

I am pretty transparent how I do things.

Quotes by Eric Bischoff

In big cities, things go by too fast.

Quotes by Eric Bledsoe

I could have been more famous if I did all the glitzy things, but celebrity always seemed so unnecessary.

Quotes by Enya

Fame and success are very different things.

Quotes by Enya

I believe most things can be said in a few lines.

Quotes by Enzo Ferrari

If you're not settled spiritually, things can be a little bit more chaotic than normal.

Quotes by Emmitt Smith

When I'm playing a bad guy, a lot of it is imagined: things I thought I wanted to do, but I never would do them.

Quotes by Emory Cohen

There are times when adverse publicity has hit my life, but these things are the growing pains of showbiz marriage.

Quotes by Engelbert Humperdinck

I like the traditional way of doing things.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

Making crumble is one of my favourite things in the world - I add oats, berries, honey and cinnamon.

Quotes by Emma Weymouth

I have a vision of my country, and I cannot sit and watch things pass by.

Quotes by Emmanuel Macron

I'm so indecisive that I can't pick a favorite color, and I'm allergic to 12 things.

Quotes by Emma Gonzalez

With novels, you're representing things. You're not explaining.

Quotes by Emma Healey

There are lots of things going on for teenagers, with exam stress, changing friendship groups, becoming independent, and all those hormone changes affecting you.

Quotes by Emma Healey

Freedom and confidence are two different things, in my book. Confidence is overrated - it can be faked, whereas freedom is fearlessness.

Quotes by Emily Weiss

I like to get rid of things; I don't collect many things. But I do keep great photography and art books.

Quotes by Emily Weiss

We're far more defined by our mistakes than the things that we succeed at.

Quotes by Emma Caulfield

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.