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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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've never made a movie to make money. I've never made a painting to make money.

Quotes by Julian Schnabel

I've been a fan of comics, but I've never been, like, a diehard: like, I've never really owned a bunch of comics or anything. But I've always been drawn to them and read them.

Quotes by Juliana Harkavy

I never really expected to win the hearts of the masses.

Quotes by Juliana Hatfield

I was never much of a kid person. I mean, I thought they were cute to look at, but I didn't want them in my house.

Quotes by Julianna Margulies

I don't see scary movies. I've never seen 'The Exorcist' or 'Jaws'.

Quotes by Julianna Margulies

And I've tried to give us a higher profile. Typically, at a board meeting, we'd pass resolutions about the civil-rights issue of the day, but we'd never tell anyone. So I've instituted a policy of announcing our resolutions at the...

Quotes by Julian Bond

Religion is never the problem; it's the people who use it to gain power.

Quotes by Julian Casablancas

The thing for me is I never had this burning desire to do a solo record my whole life.

Quotes by Julian Casablancas

I signed contracts I didn't think were a good idea but people around me said it was the way forward. It saddens me that I'll never own my first album ever, which sucks.

Quotes by Julian Cope

For me, playing a chubby or fat superhero was so special because I would go and watch these movies with my friends and would never see anyone like me. I am excited to be that for other kids who look...

Quotes by Julian Dennison

I put at the top of my paper every day, 'Never comfortable.' It's just how I feel always.

Quotes by Julian Edelman

My own belief is that most people are trying to do their best. It doesn't mean they have no nasty side, or that they don't have a bad temper, or that they have never done anything they feel ashamed of....

Quotes by Julian Fellowes

To me, all success is a delightful surprise, since one can absolutely never predict it.

Quotes by Julian Fellowes

If you are lucky, you have your moment. But it is never more than a moment. You have to enjoy it while it lasts.

Quotes by Julian Fellowes

A lot of people think that I grew up in recording studios and knew the whole process, but that was never the case.

Quotes by Julian Lennon

I'm mostly a historical romance reader, but I never miss a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. Her characters are larger than life and heartbreakingly real at the same time. I don't know how she does it.

Quotes by Julia Quinn

I love Epsom salt and just use the inexpensive unscented ones from CVS. It's better than oils... those make the tub so gross, and I never feel like cleaning it right before I go out.

Quotes by Julia Restoin Roitfeld

If a French woman wears jeans, it's never with flats - always heels.

Quotes by Julia Restoin Roitfeld

I've never had to pretend to be having sex with somebody. I'm like the queen of the foreplay dissolve.

Quotes by Julia Roberts

Being a mum is something that's never bothered me too much. I have never felt a strong need to have children, but I am not averse to it either.

Quotes by Julia Sawalha

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.