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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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'm never proper or careful, but I never curse in front of my mother, either.

Quotes by Chris Rock

There I was - 20 years old, living in Ireland, and I'd never heard the word 'venture capitalist.' But I'd said that I wanted a job that involved a lot of negotiation, a lot of yelling at people on the...

Quotes by Chris Sacca

Just to be able to be at a club like Manchester United for so long when I first joined, you never know how it's going to turn out.

Quotes by Chris Smalling

I have never played anything live - except for a few special occasions - from 'Fish Out of Water.'

Quotes by Chris Squire

We've never been to Israel. I'd like to play in Israel.

Quotes by Chris Squire

I thought, 'Wow, if we could have a career that was five or six years long, that would be fantastic.' And, of course, never even thinking it would still be something I'd be doing in 45 years.

Quotes by Chris Squire

Yes's whole career was never really planned in any sort of way. It's always sad when a member leaves, but it's exciting when someone new comes in, and that regenerates the freshness of the band.

Quotes by Chris Squire

Michael Rooker is like the Merle Haggard of the acting world. Never a dull moment.

Quotes by Chris Sullivan

We can never underestimate the emotionality of 'This Is Us.' Just when you think you don't have another tear to cry, we will find a way. We will find all of your tears. We will dig down deep, and we...

Quotes by Chris Sullivan

My mom raised me to never have anything control me.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

I am never really surprised at the way my books take shape. They are just not as perfect as I'd like them to be.

Quotes by Chris Van Allsburg

The theory of isolation of certain tasks in certain hemispheres of the brain suggests I shouldn't even be able to speak, never mind write.

Quotes by Chris Van Allsburg

ISIL is a terrorist army like we have never seen - they cannot be ignored.

Quotes by Chris Murphy

The Saudis helped the U.S. ensure that the Russians never got a meaningful foothold in the Middle East.

Quotes by Chris Murphy

Here's the problem - under both Obama and Trump, American military forces and assistance have provided just enough support to anti-Assad forces to keep the resistance going, but never enough help to actually dislodge Assad from power.

Quotes by Chris Murphy

I've never met a Democrat in Congress who wants open borders or who doesn't believe in enforcing immigration laws.

Quotes by Chris Murphy

I never wanted to be the lead on a TV drama. It just robs you of your life, really.

Quotes by Chris Noth

I performed and sang at school but as a child it was never anything I was interested in doing professionally.

Quotes by Chris Pine

As long as you put yourself out there for things to happen that you want, something's going to happen, but it's never exactly what you imagine, maybe.

Quotes by Chris Pontius

I never quite know if what I do will be understood.

Quotes by Chris Raschka

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.