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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

There were never as many big businesses as people were piling money into in the late 90's or early 2000's. This is really a lesson to institutional investors about how much capital the market can absorb, and it's a 10-year...

Quotes by Dave McClure

I have two iPhones: one for day and one for the night. When the day phone runs out, the night phone takes over. I never have to worry.

Quotes by Dave Morin

Path does not spam users. Invites on Path are never sent without a user's consent - any allegations to the contrary are false.

Quotes by Dave Morin

I like jazz, but I could never play it. You just sit there with a guitar the size of a Chevy on your chest, wearing a stupid hat, playing the same solo for an hour.

Quotes by Dave Mustaine

I've never believed in singing about Satan and thinking he's cool, because he's not.

Quotes by Dave Mustaine

I have never been sexually aroused by a man. But I have yet to kiss Johnny Depp, so you never know.

Quotes by Dave Navarro

I can't stand tribute bands. It's nice, bless 'em, but it's not right. They can't capture the right spirit. You never see a tribute comedian, a tribute Les Dawson.

Quotes by Dave Davies

I'm very interested in science fiction, and I like new things. I've never been a really sentimental person.

Quotes by Dave Davies

I'll never put out some super-dumbed-down music. It'll always have some substance to it.

Quotes by Dave East

I'll never give up my style.

Quotes by Dave East

I'm never really trying to focus on one aim.

Quotes by Dave East

I always tell people, I never get writer's block because it's coming straight from my brain, like, real-life experiences. I'm like the news. I'm just reporting it for myself.

Quotes by Dave East

I never felt like 'I'm an underground dude' or 'I can only be hot in New York.'

Quotes by Dave East

I'm never gonna sell my soul or violate myself for no amount of dollars or fame.

Quotes by Dave East

I never thought I'd be sitting across the table with the owner of Hennessy.

Quotes by Dave East

I never considered myself a songwriter, but now since I've been working with Nick Lowe, I am contributing to an extent. But I'm the guitarist and he's not, so we compliment each other in a way.

Quotes by Dave Edmunds

I've never had WiFi at home. I'm too easily distracted, and YouTube is too tempting.

Quotes by Dave Eggers

Every time I get through the work on a book of nonfiction, I say I'll never do it again; it takes so much out of you.

Quotes by Dave Eggers

I'm an amateur science enthusiast. I'm not even a professional enthusiast. I don't know anything; I never even passed biology in high school. But I read the science section of the newspaper.

Quotes by Dave Eggers

Projects you think are no-brainers stall, and other things see the light of day. You never count anything out.

Quotes by Dave Filoni

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.