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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.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Quotes by Denis Diderot

Only a very bad theologian would confuse the certainty that follows revelation with the truths that are revealed. They are entirely different things.

Quotes by Denis Diderot

I've eaten things that didn't complain this much.

Quotes by Denis Leary

All the nice things about Suzanne are me. All the things that aren't nice, that was just the writing.

Quotes by Delta Burke

I can't be all things to everyone.

Quotes by Delta Goodrem

Growing up, I didn't have a lot and always wanted things. But I was too prideful to ask for anything; I always worked for it.

Quotes by DeMar DeRozan

That's one of the things I loved about Pride: the first round was ten minutes.

Quotes by Demetrious Johnson

In treatment, all of the negative things I did were stripped away and I had to start processing my feelings.

Quotes by Demi Lovato

I want things to be the best they can be. I want greatness.

Quotes by Demi Moore

We all have that capacity, to be two things. And after all I was named for both the devil and the angel. Demonio y angel. Dem-y-an.

Quotes by Demian Bichir

I've achieved big things that would not be possible had I not been at such a big club as Liverpool.

Quotes by Dejan Lovren

Experiencing lots of different things is what being a kid is all about, and it helps make the most of their childhood.

Quotes by Debra Stephenson

I like to do the simple things really well, keep the ball ticking.

Quotes by Declan Rice

I don't read too much into things and look at social media. It's all a load of crap.

Quotes by Declan Rice

Make a careful list of all things done to you that you abhorred. Don't do them to others, ever.

Quotes by Dee Hock

I hate getting things wrong and I hate failing.

Quotes by Deborah Meaden

Sometimes, lovely surprises come out of things going wrong.

Quotes by Deborah Meaden

The dynamic of fathers and sons seems to be more around competition regarding things such as knowledge, accomplishments, expertise.

Quotes by Deborah Tannen

In documentary, mostly, people are going to say untoward things; people are going to have gnarly beliefs. People aren't perfect.

Quotes by Debra Granik

Don't restrict yourself by saying things are not possible.

Quotes by Debra L. Reed

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.