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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

The WB never treated us well, so we didn't expect a lot of farewell wishes and flowers or cards.

Quotes by Holly Marie Combs

The women's movement completely changed attitudes all over the world in ways we'll never be able to count.

Quotes by Holly Near

I never kill insects. If I see ants or spiders in the room, I pick them up and take them outside. Karma is everything.

Quotes by Holly Valance

I hope I never do anything to hurt baseball.

Quotes by Home Run Baker

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

Homer

Growing up the way I did, being an actor in Hollywood was definitely never a plausible career choice at all.

Quotes by Hong Chau

I'm never concerned about being first or on trend. I only want to feel like my most rad 'me.'

Quotes by Hong Chau

I love Chicago for several reasons, but one of the best is that I was so intrigued that you have wild rabbits running around in the city. I never had seen bunnies in such a large urban environment before.

Quotes by Hong Chau

A mother never realizes that her children are no longer children.

Quotes by Holbrook Jackson

I've never written a play before, and I'll never write one again. You can quote me.

Quotes by Holland Taylor

I just never was the marrying kind.

Quotes by Holland Taylor

I'm very lucky, as I've never ever felt any pressure from any producer to lose weight, whereas a lot of actresses have.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

I was so tiny when my parents split up that I can't remember them ever being together. That was never an issue, as I guess I never went through the trauma of them splitting up.

Quotes by Holliday Grainger

I never want to pick an easy song. I want to continue to challenge myself vocally.

Quotes by Hollie Cavanagh

When I was a little girl in Savannah playing, there were never enough hours in the day or holes on the golf course. I just loved the game so much.

Quotes by Hollis Stacy

What I've always loved about faeries is the way that they, unlike so many other supernatural creatures, are not human and have never been human. They have different customs and different taboos, and woe to anyone who breaks them.

Quotes by Holly Black

I trained very hard to get into medicine, so I won't say I'll never go back to it.

Quotes by Holly Branson

I get cold really quickly, but I don't care. I like weather. I never understand why people move someplace so that they can avoid weather.

Quotes by Holly Hunter

I've never directed, but it must be humbling.

Quotes by Holly Hunter

I've never had a career of that kind of box office power. I've always learned the hard way.

Quotes by Holly Hunter

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.