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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

I go back to when my youngest daughter was dying. I never asked my Friend Upstairs, 'Why me?' And He's the only one who has the answers.

Quotes by Rod Carew

The time your game is most vulnerable is when you're ahead; never let up.

Quotes by Rod Laver

It can be a daunting prospect for any player to know that his opponent will never, ever quit.

Quotes by Rod Laver

Whenever you make a movie, when it's done, as a filmmaker, you never sit there and say, 'Boy, I really got that right.' It's, 'Where did I screw up?'

Quotes by Rod Lurie

There was never a day at West Point where I didn't ask myself, 'Where would I put the camera?'

Quotes by Rod Lurie

The truth is that I have never created a president to push a political point of view. I am often looking to create aspirational characters; that's true. But, you know, in the end, it is really up to the actor...

Quotes by Rod Lurie

You will never - and I mean never - be able to figure out if I was an Obama guy or a Hillary guy.

Quotes by Rod Lurie

As for Kate Bosworth, I've always admired her. I watched her in a movie called 'Girl in the Park,' which has never been released - not even on DVD. I had a copy, and it was bravura acting I had...

Quotes by Rod Lurie

But what I'd really like to tell you is I never dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. Standing here with all these great players was beyond any of my dreams.

Quotes by Robin Yount

I never faced a pitcher with better stuff than Nolan Ryan.

Quotes by Robin Yount

Hearing is a subjective experience, but I never really understood that it's the same with seeing as well. I always thought that everything we see is the same for everyone. But having these more psychedelic experiences of being really, really...

Quotes by Robyn

Being onstage and communicating with an audience was part of my life since I was very little, but I was never pushed into singing.

Quotes by Robyn

Production is something I've never come to terms with.

Quotes by Robyn Hitchcock

I've never believed that Things Should Continue As They Are.

Quotes by Robin Sloan

I never used to tell jokes on stage. Now I'm cutting up jokes all night long.

Quotes by Robin Thicke

It's impossible to play a run with as much feeling as a single note. I've never been so much into runs as making single notes cry.

Quotes by Robin Trower

I always want to win, and it was time to win some club prizes, some titles. I never would have gone for the money, but wanted the chance to get a bit further in my career. And it turned out...

Quotes by Robin Van Persie

Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.

Quotes by Robin Williams

You'll notice that Nancy Reagan never drinks water when Ronnie speaks.

Quotes by Robin Williams

I used to ask Sean questions about acting. He's a brilliant actor, but I could never digest his information. I work primarily on an intuitive level.

Quotes by Robin Wright

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.