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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Love has never failed. It has won every battle. And today and forever more it will go on undefeated. I'm also a very loving person.

Quotes by R. Kelly

Well, I believe that the depth of your struggle can determine the height of your success. I was inspired to come out of everything I've been through and end up in a place where I never thought that I would...

Quotes by R. Kelly

I used to get a haircut every Saturday so I would never miss any of the comic books. I had practically no hair when I was a kid!

Quotes by R. L. Stine

I've never turned into a bee - I've never been chased by a mummy or met a ghost. But many of the ideas in my books are suggested by real life.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

I always just wanted to be funny. I never really planned to be scary.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

I've made myself laugh from some ideas - but I've never scared myself.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

I've never dreamed of a story idea. I have such boring dreams.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

Kids think you just sit down and start writing. I always tell them you never do that.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

Kubrick's films have life - they just never die.

Quotes by R. Lee Ermey

I've never had to spend any time in the VA hospital, so I really can't speak for those guys.

Quotes by R. Lee Ermey

The aboriginal women leaders of Papunya - the Papunya Artists - performed a dance for me: the Honey Ant dance. They'd never done it for anyone else. They honoured me with a ceremonial stick that signifies the story of the...

Quotes by Quentin Bryce

I've never owned a pair of jeans, but I had a fantastic denim boiler-suit and it got a lot of wearing.

Quotes by Quentin Bryce

For flavor, instant sex will never supersede the stuff you have to peel and cook.

Quotes by Quentin Crisp

Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level.

Quotes by Quentin Crisp

I'm very happy with the way I write. I think I do it good. But I've never really considered myself a writer.

Quotes by Quentin Tarantino

I just grew up watching a lot of movies. I'm attracted to this genre and that genre, this type of story, and that type of story. As I watch movies I make some version of it in my head that...

Quotes by Quentin Tarantino

I will never do 'Pulp Fiction 2,' but having said that, I could very well do other movies with these characters.

Quotes by Quentin Tarantino

Hip-hop is such a disposable art form from a business standpoint. It never treats its artists as art; it never treats its product as art.

Quotes by Questlove

Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.

Quotes by Quintilian

O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics.

Quotes by Quintus Ennius

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.