Quotes about Figure Things Out

I like to figure things out and solve problems. Votes: 4

Loss teaches you to figure things out as they come along. Votes: 4

They want to let the audience figure things out and let the reaction shot get the laugh. Votes: 4

The first few years in L.A. were really tough and scary, but I had to figure things out for myself. Votes: 4

I write poems to figure things out Votes: 3

I love lyrics. They help me to figure things out. Votes: 3

Making lists of reasons was sometimes a good way to figure things out. Votes: 3

The right to figure things out for yourself is the only true freedom everyone shares. Go use it. Votes: 3

The whole movement of an essay is propelled by a fundamentally human impulse to want to figure things out. Votes: 3

Hollywood is not stupid, contrary to popular belief; it's really a lot of intelligent people trying to figure things out. Votes: 3

Being able to "go beyond the information" given to "figure things out" is one of the few untarnishable joys of life. Votes: 3

Kids are smart. Knowledge is power. Let them figure things out. Don't turn into that grown-up who they won't come to. Votes: 3

Trying to figure things out was my gig. Without the human condition, there's no struggle, no pain and that means no laughter. Votes: 3

The thing that is probably most important is having a brain, and to be able to figure things out and learn things very rapidly. Votes: 3

I write poetry to figure things out. Any time I'm trying to wrap my head around something, poetry is like a puzzle-solving strategy for me. Votes: 3

I am constantly trying to figure things out, and writing and decompressing is a way for me to analyze and try and grow and understand. Votes: 3

One of the many advantages of being a loner is that often there's time to think, ponder, brood, meditate deeply, and figure things out to one's satisfaction. Votes: 3

The main thing is just really to play my game... and while you are playing the match, as it goes along, you kind of figure things out. Votes: 3

It's just human nature to try and figure things out. So, when we're in the midst of a situation, we usually try to reason our way through it. Votes: 3

The patience and ability to work through a long series of steps - to figure things out - is a foundation for the child's creative life later on. Votes: 3

I was always an outsider, always standing outside, observing and trying to figure things out. Which is exactly what you need to do as a writer, I suppose. Votes: 3

Knowing you don't have much time left changes things. You get kind of philosophical. And you figure things out-more like, they figure themselves out-and everything gets real clear. Votes: 3

Others inspire us, information feeds us, practice improves our performance, but we need quiet time to figure things out, to emerge with new discoveries, to unearth original answers. Votes: 3

I'm trying to figure things out in the world. No one knows what this life thing is all about - there's no manual. Just trying to figure it out. Votes: 3

Reading makes me want to write my own books, and just trying to understand what I see in the world around me makes me want to figure things out. Votes: 3

It is exciting to kind of figure things out in yourself and then use other people to help you figure things out so you can really reach your potential. Votes: 3

The audience loves to figure things out. They love it when a performer leaves a trail of bread crumbs for them, and they get to participate in the comedy. Votes: 3

I was a 'learn by doing' writer - I never took any formal writing classes. So it took a long time to figure things out and find my voice. Votes: 3

I want to keep walking away from the person I was a moment ago, because a mind was made fo figure things out, not to read the same page recurrently. Votes: 3

I've sort of gotten into the habit of looking for the vulnerable guy, the guy who makes mistakes, the guy who can't figure things out all the time but keeps at it. Votes: 3

I like for people to figure things out for themselves. It's not like I have the right answer, but if I have a visceral reaction to something, I'm sure that other people will, too. Votes: 3

Our ultimate goal is to stay in business. We are not here with a specific plan. That's kind of how our entire career has evolved. We will figure things out as we go along. Votes: 3

Logic obviously is important. You need to be able to figure things out, to go to the end of a particular problem. But intuition is very important because it references things that logic alone cannot. Votes: 3

Real education is about genuine understanding and the ability to figure things out on your own; not about making sure every 7th grader has memorized all the facts some bureaucrats have put in the 7th grade curriculum. Votes: 3

I've found that little kids show a more distinct reaction when the songs are ones that everyone can enjoy together. Because people's preferences change with the different countries I visit, I go through trial and error to figure things out. Votes: 3

Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have the nerve to take a wrong turn now and then. You'll develop better working instincts and have more self-esteem too. Votes: 3

I come from a place of darkness when I write because I'm always trying to figure things out. It's kind of like my own therapy when I write music. It's me working through my own problems hopefully. And putting it into a song. Votes: 3

Sstudying ants just quickly became part of me because I was allowed to wander, explore and find things and figure things out myself. And I saw how much was there and what could be done and how I could make a life of it. Votes: 3

It's not an epitaph. I felt I could look back at my life and get a good story out of it. It's a picture of somebody trying to figure things out. I'm not trying to create some impression about myself. That doesn't interest me. Votes: 3

I think that just because you've been through an experience doesn't make you the ultimate arbiter of what it means. We figure things out; we work things out through the help of other people who can engage with us but also be intelligently critical. Votes: 3

It takes me a while to figure things out, doesn't it?" Edilio grinned. "Do me a favor. When you find Astrid, repeat that to her, word for word, the part about how it takes you a while. Then remember her exact reaction and tell me. Votes: 3

Inspiration means that you don't have to figure things out, or think about them. Ideas and answers pop into your head and the energy carries you forward, if you allow it. Planning. . . is a way of ritually killing inspiration, which transcends the need for planning. Votes: 3

I spent ages figuring out things like viewpoint, how you tell the story, and so on. Votes: 2

You try to figure out things to keep yourself interested. It's very easy to get lulled. Votes: 2

I prefer buying things and figuring out where to put them later than regretting not buying them. Votes: 2

It is fun to try figure out the things that really are real and the things that aren't. Votes: 2

I am private because I'm still figuring things out. I'm young! I'm making it up as I go! Votes: 2

When things go right it's hard to figure out why, but when things go wrong it's really easy. Votes: 2

I spent 12 years doing different things in film trying to figure out the story I wanted to tell. Votes: 2

One of the great things about turning 30 is figuring out how to dress comfortably and still look good. Votes: 2

Relationships are important, but stay focused on all the things that are important. Figure out what you want. Votes: 2

Physics is really figuring out how to discover new things that are counterintuitive, like quantum mechanics. It's really counterintuitive. Votes: 2

I knew I couldn't solve it. Because I couldn't figure out what made her drink when things were going well. Votes: 2

One of the things you realize with a lot of high achievers: You have to figure out a way to make things their idea. Votes: 2

Before turning 32 is an amazing time to do radical things. You figure out who you are while you figure out who you are not. Votes: 2

I look to see what things I enjoy doing and just try to figure out how to spend my time doing things that I enjoy. Votes: 2

They say Einstein died while he was still trying to figure out gravity. I think I'm going to die still trying to figure out some of the things about Blink. Votes: 2

I think high school's very difficult. You're figuring out your own power and your effect on other people. You look back and see how you spent so much energy on figuring out things with your parents or your peers. Votes: 2

I just need to figure out how things work. Votes: 0

Figure out how to do things that have never been done before, Votes: 0

Please read my diary, look through my things and figure me out. Votes: 0

Sometimes it's easier to understand things than it is to figure them out Votes: 0

Money, horse racing and women: three things the boys just can't figure out. Votes: 0

It's in the act of making things that we figure out who we are. Votes: 0

...all people needed was time and then they could figure most things out of themselves. Votes: 0

Overcoming naive impressions to figure out how things really work is one of humanity's highest callings. Votes: 0

We need to figure out how to have the things we love, and not destroy the world. Votes: 0

You need to figure out what the 2 or 3 most important things are, and then just do those. Votes: 0

If you don't try things and take risks, you don't really grow and figure out what you want. Votes: 0

Suppose something goes wrong? Suppose you need a big full-figure woman like me to help straighten things out?" Lula Votes: 0

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to say things. I'm a little exhausted by the process. Votes: 0

Things are so hard to figure out when you live from day to day in this feverish and silly world. Votes: 0

You can't figure out what to do in the future by looking at how you did things in the past Votes: 0

When you make content, you try things, and they don't always work. You learn from it and figure out what's next. Votes: 0

Moral of the story: try to get things right, figure out what's going wrong with the scenario, and don't give up. Votes: 0

Well, I'm still experimenting, trying to figure out my style. I'm trying lots of things from many designers including Christian Siriano. Votes: 0

You are all over the map, figure out the top 5 things you want to focus on and get rid of the rest. Votes: 0

I do a lot of different things, sometimes at the same time, and it's very difficult to figure out where I fit. Votes: 0

I like to figure out what the production opportunities are for the things I'm interested in before I put pen to paper. Votes: 0

[A mathematician is a] scientist who can figure out anything except such simple things as squaring the circle and trisecting an angle. Votes: 0

I feel like I'm playing chess underwater. The pieces keep floating away. I don't know where things are. I can't figure out tomorrow. Votes: 0

Forcing me to figure out how to provide for myself was probably one of the best things my parents ever did for me. Votes: 0

I don't trust valets, waiters "” nobody. I don't waste my time anymore trying to figure out who leaks things to the press. Votes: 0

Cuban mechanics obviously have to be the best mechanics in the world.They're going to figure out all sorts of things to do. Votes: 0

Basically we should stop doing those things that are destructive to the environment, other creatures, and ourselves and figure out new ways of existing. Votes: 0

I agonize over things like this - the order of things, section titles, all this architectural sort of stuff. Takes me years to figure out. Votes: 0

I need to figure out the secret. I need to work out how to keep things flying back to me instead of always flying away. Votes: 0

I've got, like, too many things that I'd like to try and do, so I'm trying to figure out where the natural pull is strongest. Votes: 0

I had to try to figure out what it would be like to do things for the first time, almost as if you're a child. Votes: 0

A journalist can make or break a case, in a way, because they can figure out things the police can't, or they can destroy people's lives. Votes: 0

I love writing, directing and photography; if I could figure out a way to put the three things together, that's what I would love to do. Votes: 0

You have to do things that do good for you and when there's an uncharted course, you have to figure out how to get through it. Votes: 0

There are no things man was not meant to know. There are, perhaps, things man is too dumb to figure out, but that's a different problem. Votes: 0

Especially on unexpected journeys, you have time; you can figure certain deeper things out, like who you are and what you want. That's why I enjoy journeys. Votes: 0

There are phony teachers who profess all kinds of things, and I think you will figure out real fast who they are. They just don't feel right. Votes: 0

I like to sit on things and digest them and then I'll figure out my next move, but I never said I was right for doing anything. Votes: 0

There's a level of protection you need to give to your kids, and then sometimes you need to just let them figure out things on their own. Votes: 0

Things have been a mess for so many years that trying to pin down a starting point is like trying to figure out where your skin starts. Votes: 0

I take simple everyday things that happen to me and I figure it happens to a lot of other people and I make simple rhymes out of them. Votes: 0

You have to figure out ways to do things on your own. I do my own thing, and I don't pay much attention to what anyone else is doing. Votes: 0

I like normal stuff people fear - like spiders and heights. I'm frightened by the unknown, by things that are hard to figure out and get a grip on. Votes: 0

Do you have a brain? Then you can think your way out of it. The reason we have brains is so we can figure out how to do things. Votes: 0

I wanted to figure out how long to cook things. I did some experiments and then wrote a program using Mathematica to model how heat is transferred through food. Votes: 0

I mean it’s purposeful, even if we don’t realize it. The desire to put things in our path, to figure out how to finally leave the behind…. Votes: 0