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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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 did acid, I am just so high anyway.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I never thought I'd be on T.V. For me as a kid in Liverpool, it was a more realistic option to be a singer.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I tried never to take anything for granted.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I can do the PR thing until the cows come home. That's my nature. I never want to upset anybody.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I never liked miming.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I've got a bike in the lounge that I watch Coronation Street on. I never had to watch my weight until I had the children, but with the bike, I'm fine.

Quotes by Cilla Black

I've always been an actor who works in every medium - I've worked in theater and film and television - I've never seen any difference between the three.

Quotes by Cillian Murphy

I've never felt any particular desire to be married.

Quotes by Cindy Gallop

I had a high-flying career. Never wanted to get married. All I wanted to do was have some fun.

Quotes by Cindy Gallop

I realized I was an attractive older woman who never wanted to settle down.

Quotes by Cindy Gallop

I wake up every day feeling like today's the day to make a difference. I never question the correctness of what I'm doing or the need for it.

Quotes by Cindy Sheehan

It didn't seem remotely possible. I had no idea how people got those jobs, I didn't know what the steps were, it never even dawned on me. It seemed so outside the realm of possibility.

Quotes by Chuck Klosterman

My goal was never to sell many records.

Quotes by Chuck Mangione

The key to a winning season is focusing on one opponent at a time. Winning one week at a time. Never look back and never look ahead.

Quotes by Chuck Noll

Never make a major decision based solely on money.

Quotes by Chuck Noll

A lot of people give up just before they're about to make it. You know you never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

I haven't always been warmly welcomed for holding my conservative positions in Hollywood. Then again, I've never been very good at being politically correct either, on or off screen. So why start now?

Quotes by Chuck Norris

While I filmed the 'Walker, Texas Ranger' series for eight and a half years, I had never had much time to read, except for screenplays of the episodes.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

I was just a start-and-stop guy. I could never really follow through on anything that I started.

Quotes by Chuck Norris

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.