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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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'm not of a science background, I was never a comic book geek, and I was never a gamer.

Quotes by Niall Matter

There's never been anything I didn't love that I didn't connect with on a personal level because, to some degree, I projected upon it.

Quotes by Nic Pizzolatto

I enjoy a third act, and I like stories with ending. A lot of my frustration with serialized storytelling is a lot of shows don't have a third act. They have an endless second act, and then they find out...

Quotes by Nic Pizzolatto

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions.

Quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli

Billie Holiday I never met, but I love her music.

Quotes by Nichelle Nichols

In the Premier League, you never know who is going to win or who will be champions. It is always a surprise.

Quotes by Neymar

I never run away from the responsibility. I'm used to it.

Quotes by Neymar

I acquired quite a lot of technical skill and got quite a long way with my painting, but I never felt I was doing what New Zealand was about with my paint.

Quotes by Ngaio Marsh

I never staged a coup. They picked me up. Like I say, they forced me to become premier, maybe hoping that by that way, they send me to the electric chair.

Quotes by Nguyen Cao Ky

I never looked in the mirror and felt beautiful.

Quotes by Nia Jax

I never thought I'd be able to spread the message of such body positivity, and just being positive in general, but I'm insanely grateful for it.

Quotes by Nia Jax

I have never been one to show off too much skin, and it's not just because I'm a larger woman.

Quotes by Nia Jax

There are obviously times where I love to pig out and enjoy myself, but I always make sure to never lose my focus on being healthy.

Quotes by Nia Jax

This is who I am. I am never going to be a size zero.

Quotes by Nia Jax

I umpired for 25 years and can honestly say I never called one wrong in my heart.

Quotes by Nestor Chylak

I've never been opposed to nudity. I've been opposed to nudity for box-office draw.

Quotes by Neve Campbell

The first time I ever screamed at someone was in a scene, and I'd never screamed at someone in my life.

Quotes by Neve Campbell

Women are never the protagonists; we're always reactionary against everything that's done to us. I like people who write for women that have got a bit more about them.

Quotes by Neve McIntosh

Thankfully, I have never experienced a miscarriage, but I have friends and family who have, and I've talked to them about their feelings.

Quotes by Neve McIntosh

I used to have a lovely wallet with lots of different compartments where I kept photographs of my grandmother, grandfather and friends. It was stolen one night when I was out in Edinburgh, and I never got it back.

Quotes by Neve McIntosh

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.