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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.

Quotes by Lily Tomlin

I never officially came out in any kind of really public way. I just always lived very simply and openly, but the press has never made a big fuss about me or said anything to me.

Quotes by Lily Tomlin

Haven't read a book for years - keep buying them and never getting round to reading them - I never seem to have the time.

Quotes by Limahl

I have never considered any player as my competitor; each one of them is good and talented, and my job is to beat them.

Quotes by Lin Dan

I'm not a blood and guts person. I remember seeing 'House of Wax' as a teenager in 3D. This was years ago, the original 'House of Wax', and that was scary enough for me that I thought I'd never see...

Quotes by Lin Shaye

I've never seen 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', I've never seen 'Halloween', I've never seen any of the 'Friday the 13ths.'

Quotes by Lin Shaye

I started in theater; I did theater in New York for 14 years before I even thought about doing movies - I never thought about being in a film; it just never occurred to me.

Quotes by Lin Shaye

Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.

Quotes by Lin Yutang

Being happy never goes out of style.

Quotes by Lilly Pulitzer

The majority of people call or message me because they need something or they want something. You never know what people's intentions are.

Quotes by Lilly Singh

I never go out to be photographed, never. I go to events because they're fun.

Quotes by Lily Allen

It was a scandal when I did French 'Playboy' in 2008, though I was never actually nude in it. I think it's really funny that I'll have a cover of 'Playboy' to show my grandkids.

Quotes by Lily Cole

But the thing is, I was never looking at a strategic way of gaining fame. That's not why I'm doing this.

Quotes by Lily Collins

At first, I didn't hang out with celebrity kids. That wasn't the way I was brought up. I went to a run-of-the-mill Catholic primary school when we first moved to L.A. But then I went to a high school where...

Quotes by Lily Collins

I had never done a 90-minute play with no intermission, so it is a bit like you get onto the train and you don't get off until it's over - and it's over very quickly, so don't miss a moment...

Quotes by Lily Rabe

I will say that I've been lucky enough never to have to do a job I didn't want to do, or a play I wasn't in love with.

Quotes by Lily Rabe

I don't think any one 'ship' - like a Bughead or a Barchie or Varchie fans - should give up hope at any time because you never know.

Quotes by Lili Reinhart

I never had a huge circle of friends, so I really just tried to cherish and not take for granted the close friends I did have, who were really supportive and understanding.

Quotes by Lili Reinhart

It's never really been my intention; I've never gone out of my way to be relatable to anyone. I just say what I want, and I'm pretty blunt about things.

Quotes by Lili Reinhart

It's tricky to say 'never,' but I will never have plastic surgery.

Quotes by Lili Taylor

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.