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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Humor that is edgy is never squeaky clean.

Quotes by Jeff Ross

I think Jersey stands alone, and because I'm from Jersey, I never make fun of where people are from. I'll make fun of what they look like, but I'll never make fun of where they are from. Jersey is special.

Quotes by Jeff Ross

I'm a big fan of Courtney Love. I love Hole and I love her acting and I love her attitude. I just hope I never meet her in a dark alley.

Quotes by Jeff Ross

My father never ran for office or supported anybody for office, and was not engaged in that at all.

Quotes by Jeff Sessions

We have a lot of bad leaders around the world that operate in ways we would never tolerate in the United States.

Quotes by Jeff Sessions

I have never used the word 'boy' to describe a black, nor would I tolerate it in my office.

Quotes by Jeff Sessions

I was never at my best when I was at my worst. When I did do good stuff in the past, it was because I was able to transcend the parts of my being that weren't healthy.

Quotes by Jeff Tweedy

There is a goodness about Yao that is unique, that never left him through all the pain and injuries and disappointments that accompanied his unprecedented accomplishments and successes.

Quotes by Jeff Van Gundy

Cross-pollination and 'contamination' is really important to the health of fiction, and sometimes it's a literal conversation, too, in that writers who might never otherwise meet and talk do so because of our anthologies.

Quotes by Jeff Vandermeer

South Florida, Central Florida, and North Florida could never be mistaken for each other. Each has its quirks and attractions.

Quotes by Jeff Vandermeer

Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.

Quotes by Jefferson Davis

The past can never be erased. It is always going to be there.

Quotes by Jeffree Star

I never dreamt of being a pop star or being on stage - makeup was always my true passion.

Quotes by Jeffree Star

My face doesn't sweat, and my body never really ever sweats.

Quotes by Jeffree Star

Growing up, me and my mom never really talked about me being gay.

Quotes by Jeffree Star

I never - when I go into a project, I don't think too much about if there's a lot of other sci-fi books out there or horror books or whatever. I just tell the stories I want to tell, and...

Quotes by Jeff Lemire

I made a record of montage sounds in '99 under the name Korena Pang, but it was never put out because it didn't do it for me.

Quotes by Jeff Mangum

I never wanted to make movies just for me. I want to make movies that people watch.

Quotes by Jeff Nichols

I wrote 'Mud' for Matthew McConaughey and had never met him.

Quotes by Jeff Nichols

We've met so many people you'd never even suspect of being Slayer fans: suits, lawyers, and people like that.

Quotes by Jeff Hanneman

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.