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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.

I was always into science fiction as a kid. I loved science and tinkering with things.

Quotes by David Hanson

I'm terrified of the unknown, which is a driving force for me. I like this idea that the things that terrify us also draw us in.

Quotes by David Harbour

One of the things I've been interested in my whole career is exploring masculinity and what it means to be a man. The sensitivity of a man, but also the violence and power that goes along with it.

Quotes by David Harbour

With 'Deadpool' and 'Logan,' they are trying to do different things.

Quotes by David Harbour

I'm a nut for these 'crime reality' shows. Things like 'Forensic Files,' 'Forensic Detectives.'

Quotes by David Harewood

I hope my kids can experience the seasons and a climate that's sustainable. The idea that things are going to be so very different for them is slightly scary.

Quotes by David Harewood

You don't have to get things done all the time to be productive.

Quotes by David Harsanyi

Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.

Quotes by David Harsanyi

I had always been fascinated by the whole idea that Australia was this different ecology and that when rabbits and prickly pears and other things from Europe were introduced into Australia, they ran amok.

Quotes by David Gerrold

I knew I couldn't solve it. Because I couldn't figure out what made her drink when things were going well.

Quotes by David Gest

It's a magical thing, the guitar. It allows you to be the whole band in one, to play rhythm and melody, sing over the top. And as an instrument for solos, you can bend notes, draw emotional content out of...

Quotes by David Gilmour

In episodic TV you have to keep things secret to keep the viewer in suspense.

Quotes by David Giuntoli

It's so easy to make things complicated in business.

Quotes by David Green

Perhaps I'm temperamentally driven to see things from the point of view of the attacked rather than the attacker.

Quotes by David Farr

I just wanted to do the things that all normal teenagers wanted to do. So I did become quite rebellious.

Quotes by David Draiman

I have a real estate development company. I have investments in all sorts of things, and I dabble all over the place.

Quotes by David Draiman

The power, the complexity, the aggression - there's so many things that would attract anyone to Metallica. I think that they are the prime example of a metal band.

Quotes by David Draiman

I strive every day to do things that make a difference.

Quotes by David Droga

Being nice and competitive are two different things.

Quotes by David Duffield

Neuroscience over the next 50 years is going to introduce things that are mind-blowing.

Quotes by David Eagleman

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.