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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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've always considered myself a Libertarian. While I was running for governor of New Mexico, the Republicans were totally inclusive of me; the party was open-armed, but they never thought I'd win. I delivered in a really big way; I...

Quotes by Gary Johnson

Cartooning was a good fit for me. And yet now, years later, I almost never think about it.

Quotes by Gary Larson

I never sat down and said, you know, what the world needs is a good, sick cartoonist.

Quotes by Gary Larson

I never have been able to understand where the humor comes from.

Quotes by Gary Larson

I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice.

Quotes by Gary Lineker

That's one of the magical things about the Olympics, Team GB will have someone challenging in a sport that we've never watched and all of a sudden it'll be the biggest thing ever.

Quotes by Gary Lineker

My dad, of course, like a lot of Asian parents, wanted me to be an engineer or doctor and never could understand why I would want to be a lawyer. And then, when I first said I wanted to run...

Quotes by Gary Locke

Imagine the peace symbol. The peace symbol has three pieces in it. One piece is emotion, that's your body. Another piece has spirit in it, that's your fuel. Another piece has intellect in it and that's your steering wheel. You...

Quotes by Gary Busey

I want to play football out on the pitch. I am not different to anyone else and the ambition never changes.

Quotes by Gary Cahill

I would never try to fill John Terry's boots. You can never fill that position.

Quotes by Gary Cahill

I have been hugely honoured to have played for my country and I would never shut the door.

Quotes by Gary Cahill

I'm ambitious in everything I do. That is never going to change.

Quotes by Gary Cahill

I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.

Quotes by Gary Carter

When I was in Van Halen I was hitting notes that were out of my range. I never went for those registers before until Eddie pulled it out of me.

Quotes by Gary Cherone

It was fun while it lasted, but it never seemed real to me. I could not believe I was in Van Halen.

Quotes by Gary Cherone

We didn't gel with Poison and the Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi was the best of the pop metal bands, but we never fit in with the hair metal stuff. We were never as hip as the Chili Peppers. We were...

Quotes by Gary Cherone

I never expected to be approached for an ad campaign.

Quotes by Gary Clark, Jr.

You know, I've never done karaoke, ever. It makes me nervous - I think it's the lack of the guitar and just a microphone.

Quotes by Gary Clark, Jr.

Citizens standing up for equality and freedom can never be equated with white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and the KKK.

Quotes by Gary Cohn

I never got the opportunity to be romantic or feel romantic with anyone.

Quotes by Gary Coleman

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.