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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.

People can smell when things aren't genuine.

Quotes by Doja Cat

I've tried different things through the years to get some play on mainstream. I'll try to tailor-make it.

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I write for myself things that I've gone through.

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I don't like to get involved in things that I am not familiar with. I'm kind of a hands-on type of person.

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I have suffered most of the things I write about - or my friends have.

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I'm not big on material things, but I like my cars. They are German-made and custom-made.

Quotes by Dirk Nowitzki

I don't have long-standing regrets; they pass as I see how things are meant to be.

Quotes by Dita Von Teese

We shouldn't accept things just because somebody says so.

Quotes by Dixie Lee Ray

I've had a very strange life. Whenever I've married, I've married for life. But things have gone desperately wrong.

Quotes by Dinah Sheridan

Problem-solving is essential to engineering. Engineers are constantly on the lookout for a better way to do things.

Quotes by Dinesh Paliwal

Kids can learn a lot by seeing things rather than reading it.

Quotes by Diogo Morgado

The best things in life are usually difficult.

Quotes by Dirk Benedict

I get attracted to different things. I have a different take on everything. I like to do different things. I don't like the regular stuff.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

I see candles as varied things. They give a warm glow, and fire purifies.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

The bottom line is that sometimes the little things I do on the pitch provoke exaggerated reactions.

Quotes by Diego Costa

Do I enjoy the aggression of English football? No. I like to play football. I like to score goals. I like to do things well.

Quotes by Diego Costa

I try to see the positive side of things.

Quotes by Diego Forlan

Design should not dominate things, should not dominate people. It should help people. That's its role.

Quotes by Dieter Rams

Not the spectacular things are the important things - the unspectacular things are the important things, especially in the future.

Quotes by Dieter Rams

Rather, I believe that it is very good, if, with the aid of his songs, we can be reminded, among other things, of the social conditions under which Schubert had to work.

Quotes by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

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.