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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

My aim was to dismantle this false history that men created punk, because they didn't. And they were certainly never the best at it.

Quotes by Hunx

I've tried to stalk Danzig. I've walked by his house on Franklin that looks super haunted and scary, but I've never seen him.

Quotes by Hunx

Never did much art till I was in my 30s, except for painting video sets, designing record covers and T-shirts, and making zines and stuff. I thought I was too punk for art and felt grossed out by white-room galleries...

Quotes by Hunx

I kind of got this weird feeling a couple years ago - I never went to college; did I miss out? I took one class, and I was like, no, I don't need to go to school.

Quotes by Hunx

Artists are never wrong when they paint revolution with the beautiful dress and with the sword. On the horse or by foot. Because revolution is a woman.

Quotes by Hugo Chavez

My verses stand gawping a bit. I never get used to this. They've lived here long enough.

Quotes by Hugo Claus

To all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

I've never been in a Sweat Lodge. I, myself, personally don't even like sitting in a sauna, so I've never been to a spiritual retreat so I don't understand the whole process.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

If anybody dared say wrestling was fake, you'd punch 'em. And you never used the word show. If you used the word show it was an insult.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

I'm loyal to a fault - even though I've been to hell and back with Vince McMahon, I would never to do anything to hurt him. But it's also survival of the fittest out there.

Quotes by Hulk Hogan

I grew up in a very traditional family, but there was never anything I didn't think I could do.

Quotes by Huma Abedin

I'm very happy with how I look. I never had any problem in getting work or male attention.

Quotes by Huma Qureshi

Things are never so bad they can't be made worse.

Quotes by Humphrey Bogart

I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis.

Quotes by Humphrey Bogart

I never was someone who was at ease with happiness.

Quotes by Hugh Laurie

I have my moments. Ever since I was a boy, I never was someone who was at ease with happiness. Too often I embrace introspection and self-doubt. I wish I could embrace the good things.

Quotes by Hugh Laurie

I'm in total sympathy with Dick Smith's sentiments; I only wish there were grounds for saying we Australians would never tolerate such appalling treatment of refugees being carried out in our name.

Quotes by Hugh Mackay

There are people whose feelings and well-being are within our influence. We can never escape this fact.

Quotes by Hugh Prather

My goal was to make first lieutenant. I never spent a lot of time worrying about what came after that.

Quotes by Hugh Shelton

The truth is, I'd never seen a Cary Grant film. Since then I have watched his stuff and it's astounding, but I don't see any similarity between us. Except for the fact that I'm told he used to wear ladies'...

Quotes by Hugh Grant

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.