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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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 things of Catholic life are never boring because we have such a rich tradition and so many stories to tell.

Quotes by Donald Wuerl

I spent my time trying to understand grand jury procedure - a topic about which I never before had the slightest interest.

Quotes by Donella Meadows

My dad was a mechanical engineer and a drummer. We had no money, but I never felt we had no money, and that's what I remember now, having my own child. I think, 'Oh so what?' Kids don't go around...

Quotes by Donna Air

I've never deprived myself of anything. I've always thought if you need to lose weight, carry on eating what you like, just eat less. I don't agree with doing without pasta or bread; it's too harsh.

Quotes by Donna Air

I just go to lunch. And I never know when something is going into the file and something is not.

Quotes by Donna Leon

I never know what's going to happen in a novel. I don't have a plan or an outline.

Quotes by Donna Leon

I never wanted to be rich or successful or famous. I just wanted to be happy and have fun.

Quotes by Donna Leon

I love music. But I've never owned a TV in my adult life, and I've never lived in a place with a television.

Quotes by Donna Leon

'A Chorus Line' never dies; it just keeps opening doors and giving back to me - but there was a time when I considered it an albatross around my neck.

Quotes by Donna McKechnie

My father was a middle manager at an oil company, but I never knew anything about his work. Whatever business acumen I have just got gleaned over the years.

Quotes by Donna Mills

Being a non-swimmer, I've never been excited by the sea so avoid it on holidays.

Quotes by Donald Sinden

I always think long term about anything. That's why I have never sold anything that I've ever purchased. And I never purchase anything that I don't think I'm going to keep for a lifetime.

Quotes by Donald Sterling

If you develop rules, never have more than ten.

Quotes by Donald Rumsfeld

My whole life is about winning. I don't lose often. I almost never lose.

Quotes by Donald Trump

I give to panhandlers on occasion, especially around the holidays, but have always been involved with charity, which was an important part of the way I was brought up. My siblings and I knew early on in life that we...

Quotes by Donald Trump, Jr.

In politics, victory is never total.

Quotes by Donald Freed

I'm very confident in my point of view. 'Cause I think that that's all you can really have. I'm never really going to know what anybody else is going through, so it's just kind of your job to be expressive...

Quotes by Donald Glover

Some days I feel good about my work, and sometimes I feel I've never written anything worthwhile. That's par for the course.

Quotes by Donald Hall

I was aware of it, but I grew up in a very a-religious family. My mother never went to church, she never had any religious training or background. It was never a part of our social interaction.

Quotes by Donald Johanson

My real father died when I was two years old, so I never knew him. He was a barber in Chicago.

Quotes by Donald Johanson

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.