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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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 remedy for thirst? It is the opposite of the one for a dog bite: run always after a dog, he'll never bite you; drink always before thirst, and it will never overtake you.

Quotes by Francois Rabelais

An actor is never so great as when he reminds you of an animal - falling like a cat, lying like a dog, moving like a fox.

Quotes by Francois Truffaut

I'd never buy something, even if it's a great brand, that is a competitor to something I already own; that's insane.

Quotes by Francois-Henri Pinault

One can never speak enough of the virtues, the dangers, the power of shared laughter.

Quotes by Francoise Sagan

The one thing I regret is that I will never have time to read all the books I want to read.

Quotes by Francoise Sagan

Then, as if that's not enough, then they declare that my wife is Jewish or Serbian. Luckily for me, she never was either, although many wives are. And so on and so forth spreading lies.

Quotes by Franjo Tudjman

A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it.

Quotes by Frank A. Clark

Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.

Quotes by Frank A. Clark

I'm a true believer that you have a moral obligation to keep your employees honest, and that is why you have controls, so I'm never tempted or put in a position where I could do something to defraud my employer.

Quotes by Frank Abagnale

I'll never cheat.

Quotes by Franck Ribery

I don't have any problem with tackles or duels, but I react when I notice that someone is only trying to kick me out of the game. But I never have the intention to hurt anyone. Everything is forgotten again...

Quotes by Franck Ribery

And, coaching has never been an option for me.

Quotes by Franco Harris

I don't say I create. I copy, of course. I've never been interested in the point of view of the tailor or creator. Fashion is a visual impression. This is why I often refuse the name of fashion designer. It's...

Quotes by Franco Moschino

Every western I did and will do; I will do it for the never ending young kid inside of me.

Quotes by Franco Nero

A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.

Quotes by Francois Fenelon

I was born in Paris in 1950. I had a strict upper-class Catholic education but I never really fitted in the system and revolted against it quite early.

Quotes by Francois Gautier

I bow down in memory of the victims, and I come to tell my Armenian friends that we will never forget the tragedies that your people has endured.

Quotes by Francois Hollande

We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God's sake.

Quotes by Francis of Assisi

The reader need not be told that John Bull never leaves home without encumbering himself with the greatest possible load of luggage. Our companions were no exception to the rule.

Quotes by Francis Parkman

Let us never forget that the greatest man is never more than an animal disguised as a god.

Quotes by Francis Picabia

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.