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Never Quotes

Quotes on what never happens.

This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable. Related reading includes Life Quotes.

As a showrunner, you can never be a 'maybe.' When I do movies, there is a lot of, 'Maybe' and, 'Let's investigate that.' But for TV, it has to be yes or no.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

I'd never had a mentor in Hollywood. Men have always been in control of the business, and they usually mentor people who are like them - but two inches shorter.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

I think when you take the big swings - and I've done plenty of big swings that I was told were never going to work - those are always the things that break through.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

I'll ask the writers' room who they voted for Emmy awards, but I'll never ask who they voted for president.

Quotes by Ryan Murphy

I've never written a novel before, and part of the reason I haven't is I was worried about getting 50,000 words into a book and realizing I'd made a mistake on word three that would mean throwing everything out.

Quotes by Ryan North

Writing 'Jughead' in general is a pleasure because - and I think a lot of very tall guys can agree with me on this - there was a time in my teenage years where I just ate all the time...

Quotes by Ryan North

I never actually watched 'Teletubbies.' Maybe I missed out.

Quotes by Ryan North

It's nice that people want to compliment you in some superficial way, but I've never considered that that's how I might be categorized. I guess it's better than being called ugly.

Quotes by Ryan Phillippe

It's your job to find a release and an outlet for the stress and the feelings. Never forget: the crazy stays at home.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

Early in my career, I was involved with engineer-led projects, where designers came in late in the game and were expected to put lipstick on an existing code base. This almost never works.

Quotes by Ryan Holmes

Tech companies have a finite lifespan: For the successful ones, an IPO or exit is never more than a few years off. But by recruiting locally and developing homegrown talent, companies can build something that remains after they're gone. People,...

Quotes by Ryan Holmes

You never think your song's gonna be on the radio. Until it is.

Quotes by Ryan Hurd

Sleep has never been a priority in my life.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

Money has never been a huge inspiration for me.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

I never want to be that guy at a dinner table saying, 'I wish I could have dessert.' I actually went through a stage when I would order dessert first.

Quotes by Ryan Kwanten

I have never been wired to be front and centre of spotlight and ready to dance.

Quotes by Ryan Lewis

Running with the wrong crowd will never help you.

Quotes by Ryan Cabrera

You never hear about a pit bull doing anything good in the media. And they have a stigma to them... and, in many ways, pit bulls are like young African-American males. Whenever you see us in the news, it's for...

Quotes by Ryan Coogler

Never stop taking risks. Just keep reaching.

Quotes by Ryan Eggold

I never have cash on me.

Quotes by Ryan Eggold

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are gathered under "Never"?
These quotes explore things that haven't happened, aren't wanted, or weren't anticipated — unpublished books that never found a marketing angle, the idea that secrets are "never desirable" even when needed, and a reflection on how it "never occurred" to anyone that private conversation might need protecting.
Are these quotes mostly about regret?
Not exactly regret, more observation — noticing gaps, oversights, or things that didn't come to pass, like unpublished books or an unanticipated need for privacy protections.
Is there a quote about problem-solving here?
Yes — one notes that "people constantly face problems they've never seen before" and have to improvise solutions, which is a nice contrast to the other, more resigned quotes on this page.
How is "Never" different from <a href="/always-quotes">Always</a> quotes?
They're natural opposites — "Always" quotes are about consistency and long-held habits, while "Never" quotes are about absence, gaps, and things that haven't happened.
What should I read if I want something more upbeat?
Good quotes or Like quotes lean lighter, while "Never" quotes tend to be more contemplative. For a broader reflective read, Life quotes is also worth checking.

Other quotes touch on constitutional rights never explicitly written down, and the constant stream of new problems people have never faced before. See also Always Quotes and Good Quotes.