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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.

Everyone can write jokes and makes things clever.

Quotes by David Walton

I shout at people... I am told that I'm a tyrant, but I still get things done, so that is fine.

Quotes by David Tang

I had no idea how one became an actor. I didn't know things such as drama schools existed. It all just sort of happened accidentally.

Quotes by David Thewlis

Players playing with a lot of confidence can achieve great things.

Quotes by David Seaman

There are many things I wish I could redo as a parent.

Quotes by David Sheff

Pep Guardiola sees things before they happen, and that's an advantage - a massive plus.

Quotes by David Silva

I love compliments; of course I do. Everybody wants to receive compliments. But the team is the important thing, and I'd rather win things as a team than finish up with individual honours.

Quotes by David Silva

The same things that lead to disparities in health in this country on a day-to-day basis led to disparities in the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Quotes by David Satcher

George Lucas was casting about and had heard favourable things about my work in Clockwork Orange and asked me to come in, which of course I did even though no one knew what the film was about!

Quotes by David Prowse

I thought 'The Hot Zone' was fascinating, mesmerizing. It's one of the things that got me interested in Ebola.

Quotes by David Quammen

I was always curious. I wanted to learn a little about a lot of things, and I really had to get pushed to achieve.

Quotes by David Robinson

When you get that signing bonus, don't start thinking about all the things you can do with $1 million.

Quotes by David Robinson

I was probably a naive youth, but I saw that I could make things happen.

Quotes by David Robinson

Advertising is only evil when it advertises evil things.

Quotes by David Ogilvy

One of the things the BBC does better than anyone is period drama.

Quotes by David Oyelowo

People in the industry thought it was laughable that I should be going up for things that didn't clearly state what race the part was intended for.

Quotes by David Oyelowo

I've ceased making predictions on things because we'll see how they turn out.

Quotes by David Plouffe

I try to do things I haven't been able to before.

Quotes by David Morse

I'm desperately ambitious, and one of the things I haven't been able to do at Everton is win a trophy.

Quotes by David Moyes

V is like a mythical situation. It's an allegory for what could happen. V has philosophies within it that actually warn against things like that happening.

Quotes by David Lloyd

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.