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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Nothing has been more detrimental to me than to be considered a symbol, because I never stood for any of that... The civil rights movement thought they would do me harm over the years by disassociating themselves from me. Well,...

Quotes by James Meredith

I never have been a big coffee drinker.

Quotes by James Michael Tyler

I never really got that chance at Manchester City and developed into a utility player. Playing in all the positions has made me a better player because it's not easy to do that. Understanding the game has made me a...

Quotes by James Milner

I would never say never. You never know what is going to happen.

Quotes by James Milner

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that...

Quotes by James Monroe

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

Quotes by James Monroe

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is...

Quotes by James Monroe

I never did albums fully at DFA; I always would go someplace else so I wasn't making a record in my office, basically.

Quotes by James Murphy

I was into punk rock my whole life. I never listened to the Eagles. I never listened to things that were getting Grammys. So getting a Grammy nomination wasn't bad, it just wasn't meaningful.

Quotes by James Murphy

If there was a direct influence on a song, I never hid it.

Quotes by James Murphy

I got a phone message from Janet Jackson saying, 'Hi, I love 'Losing My Edge', can you do me something funky and dirty like that?' I can't really do off-the-peg stuff, so I never called back.

Quotes by James Murphy

I don't write off silly pop people at all, because you never know where they're coming from.

Quotes by James Murphy

I like clever lyrics, funny lyrics, dumb lyrics. I can never put my finger on what I like about them.

Quotes by James Murphy

Give your decisions, never your reasons; your decisions may be right, your reasons are sure to be wrong.

Quotes by James Mansfield

I have always been good at auditioning, but maybe because I had a good trick at the beginning. I would pretend that my agent gave me the wrong scene or lines. They would take pity on me and hand me...

Quotes by James Marsden

I wanted to be a doctor at one point and I also wanted to be a pilot. I think if you grow up in a dodgy area, reality often beats down those ambitions as you get older. But with me...

Quotes by James McAvoy

I always believed that I never wanted to be an actor. I only did it because I was allowed to do it and I had to do something.

Quotes by James McAvoy

I was originally going to be a lawyer, and the only thing I remember from the art of cross-examination is - you can see this one coming up Sixth Avenue - never ask a question the answer to which you...

Quotes by James Lipton

What I didn't know that by sticking to craft we would blow open some doors that I never saw opened before.

Quotes by James Lipton

You never know with politicians what they are really saying. And I don't say that in a negative way-they have an appalling job.

Quotes by James Lovelock

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.