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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

I never wanted to be a writer.

Quotes by Herta Muller

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

Quotes by Hesiod

Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.

Quotes by Hesketh Pearson

Misquotation is, in fact, the pride and privilege of the learned. A widely- read man never quotes accurately, for the rather obvious reason that he has read too widely.

Quotes by Hesketh Pearson

You may be sorry that you spoke, sorry you stayed or went, sorry you won or lost, sorry so much was spent. But as you go through life, you'll find - you're never sorry you were kind.

Quotes by Herbert V. Prochnow

You never have to know all the answers because you won't be asked all the questions.

Quotes by Herbert V. Prochnow

The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders from one who does.

Quotes by Herbert V. Prochnow

When I was in my early teens, I remember coming to the conclusion that your life never ends.

Quotes by Herbie Hancock

I've never really been interested in doing a solo piano tour.

Quotes by Herbie Hancock

Why do you have to retire at 65? Why can't you start at 70? You know, like wine. Why can't music be that way? My new band, we're playing stuff that's never been done before.

Quotes by Herbie Mann

The way to connect with voters on the plan is to simply give the facts. Fifty per cent of taxpayers pay 97 per cent of the taxes. By most people's standards, that's already fair. The President is playing the class...

Quotes by Herman Cain

I've never sexually harassed anyone, and yes, I was falsely accused while I was at the National Restaurant Association.

Quotes by Herman Cain

The revolution in Russia was victorious with the help of the poor peasants. This should always be borne in mind here in Western Europe and all the world over. But the workers in Western Europe stand alone: this should never...

Quotes by Herman Gorter

Human and moral factors must always be considered. They must never be missing from policies and from public discussion.

Quotes by Herman Kahn

It is not down in any map; true places never are.

Herman Melville

Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone?

Herman Melville

He who has never failed somewhere, that man can not be great.

Herman Melville

No matter how thoroughly a person may have learned the Greek alphabet, he will never be in a condition to repeat it backwards without further training.

Quotes by Hermann Ebbinghaus

Never say a humorous thing to a man who does not possess humor. He will always use it in evidence against you.

Quotes by Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Had it not been for the Atlantic Ocean and the virgin wilderness, the United States would never have been the Land of Promise.

Quotes by Herbert Croly

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.