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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Never pray for justice, because you might get some.

Quotes by Margaret Atwood

Work is something you can count on, a trusted, lifelong friend who never deserts you.

Quotes by Margaret Bourke-White

Indeed I did not stand as a beggar at the Parliament door, for I never was at the Parliament-House, nor stood I ever at the door as I do know or can remember; not as a petitioner I am sure.

Quotes by Margaret Cavendish

The Holy Spirit can be with you always and guide you back to Him, but in order to enjoy the benefits of this holy gift, you must truly receive it, and then you must use it in your life. How...

Quotes by Margaret D. Nadauld

The authenticity thing has never been an issue for me.

Quotes by Marcus Mumford

I'm not at all upset to be considered a crime novelist. But for me, it's never really about the crime or the violence. I'm much more interested in exploring issues.

Quotes by Marcus Sakey

I don't know if this is the flat-out strangest, but I'll never forget handling a human brain. It had been sliced into sections for autopsy, each about an inch thick, and felt like pork tenderloin. I swear to god, my...

Quotes by Marcus Sakey

My novels are never directly based on a true crime incident, but I want to get the details right. I want to know how homicide detectives think, what a SWAT team might do to prepare.

Quotes by Marcus Sakey

I write crime novels and thrillers - I'm a big fan of cops. You can never forget that they run towards what everyone else runs away from.

Quotes by Marcus Sakey

Never injure a friend, even in jest.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

It's a pipe dream, but for me, I've always wanted a Tesla. I would never have to go to a gas station.

Quotes by Maren Morris

My players know the 'fear' word or something like that does not go inside our dressing room. Never.

Quotes by Marco Silva

You never know what's going to happen, not just after two months, but tomorrow, you never know what's going to happen.

Quotes by Marco Silva

We willingly enter fictional worlds where we cheer our heroes and cry for friends we never had.

Quotes by Marco Tempest

I've never liked to conceptualize too much about fashion, like it was art or science, which it is not. But it's nice when there's a clear idea behind a collection.

Quotes by Marco Zanini

Fashion means never to look too much backwards. It always needs to go forwards.

Quotes by Marco Zanini

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.

Marcus Aurelius

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

Marcus Aurelius

Never Google yourself. Seriously, don't!

Quotes by Marcus Brigstocke

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.