Bob Dylan

You're going to die. You're going to be dead. It could be 20 years, it could be tomorrow, anytime. So am I. I mean, we're just going to be gone. The world's going to go on without us. All right now. You do your job in the face of that, and how seriously you take yourself you decide for yourself.

American Musician

Norman Vincent Peale

Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don't take yourself so seriously.

American Clergyman

Patti Smith

We never threw a record together. Each record was done really seriously, as if our life depended on it.

Albert Einstein

Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.

German Physicist

Leo Buscaglia

I am a teacher. And I think I am a serious one who happens to be enjoying life.

American Author

Elbert Hubbard

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.

American Writer

Kamala Harris

I just think it's so important not to take yourself too seriously.

American Vice President

Oscar Wilde

Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.

Irish Poet

Will Rogers

Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.

American Actor

P. J. O'Rourke

American Comedian

Use 'serious' for situations that are potentially dangerous or require immediate attention.

Severity Indicator

'Serious' suggests an issue is not to be taken lightly and may have significant outcomes.

Not Trivial

About issues demanding careful consideration or considerable resources.

Considerable Importance

Use 'serious' when someone is not joking or is very focused on an issue.

Solemn Attitude

Use when someone is thoughtful or reflective, not superficial.

Deep Thought

'Serious' in this context shows genuine personal concern or dedication to something.

Deep Concern

Shows that a person's feelings or actions are honest and true.

Sincere Intent

Describes a change for the worse in health or situation.

Negative Development

Stresses the dedication or sincerity someone has for learning or their work.

Committed Approach

Indicates a deeper level of engagement or interest than usual.

Beyond Casual Interest

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