Logo - Feel The Words

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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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 never without Nerds and peanut M&M's. I have a sweet tooth! I have an unlimited supply on hand at home, but the candy packs in my purse are not for sharing.

Quotes by Joanna Garcia

You never talk bad about your teammates, doesn't matter if you like them or not.

Quotes by Joanna Jedrzejczyk

I don't like to predict the fights. People can do that. They can predict my fights, but I never do that.

Quotes by Joanna Jedrzejczyk

I could never be with a married man. I just can't. I could never imagine myself being the mistress of somebody.

Quotes by Joanna Krupa

In my heart, I know that Jesus would never condone the suffering that results when dogs and cats are allowed to breed.

Quotes by Joanna Krupa

I never thought of being an actress, I was always singing or playing on the piano.

Quotes by Joanna Kulig

I've never felt the constraints of social acceptability.

Quotes by Joanna Lumley

I never mind scrubbing floors, vacuuming or bending and carrying stuff. Each time I do it I think, this is instead of going to the gym.

Quotes by Joanna Lumley

The press have given me affairs I've never had and killed a few I did have. After a while, you learn.

Quotes by Joanna Lumley

I've never had any problem with criticism. I've given a lot, and I've copped a lot. But I believe I've got a role to play by insisting that women be judged by their contribution - not somebody's view of what...

Quotes by Joan Kirner

The ideal beauty is a fugitive which is never found.

Quotes by Joan Rivers

Never floss with a stranger.

Quotes by Joan Rivers

A career high was when I did a cover for 'W Magazine's July issue with Steven Meisel. So few girls shoot with Meisel in their career, and a lot of people had told me I would never achieve that, so...

Quotes by Joan Smalls

I don't diet. I'm Puerto Rican! You can never take my rice, pork, and beans away.

Quotes by Joan Smalls

I wasn't actually trained by my mother, she said she never taught me but she was a great singer herself and I can't remember when I didn't listen to her sing and imitate her.

Quotes by Joan Sutherland

I would never offer advice without the person asking for it. I, in general, don't believe in giving advice, actually, as a human being I don't.

Quotes by Joan Chen

I never went on an audition - when they were really looking at everybody.

Quotes by Joan Chen

Physical hunger and physical poverty is something I could only imagine. I've been poor when I was in China... As kids we never had to starve, but just didn't have enough meat, enough rice.

Quotes by Joan Chen

Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I'll show you somebody who has never achieved much.

Quotes by Joan Collins

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits...

Quotes by Joan Collins

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.