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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Sitting around our kitchen table from a very early age on, we talked politics, and we talked policy. Never once can I ever remember my dad saying, 'Go away, this is an adult conversation.'

Quotes by Cheri Bustos

My sister could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. She would fall asleep on the train. Me, I never slept. Still. I have a hard time sleeping. But I used to admire her ability to wake up late.

Quotes by Cheri Oteri

The funny thing is, I was never purposely blonde. I just got highlights, and then you get highlights over highlights, and then it looks like you're blonde.

Quotes by Cheri Oteri

I have no problem with saying I am a socialist or with saying I'm a feminist. That's how I was when I was 15, and you know, I haven't grown out of it and probably never will.

Quotes by Cherie Blair

Do I have any advice for someone new to No. 10? Never open the door in your nightie. And that everybody has to adjust to it in a way that's right for their family.

Quotes by Cherie Blair

It's a bit of a headache being a perfectionist. You're never satisfied.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

Sadly, the timing's never been right. There have been men who would have married me but I didn't feel the same, and vice versa.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

I've always been terrified about not having money. I've been a big saver and a big earner. When I've been out of work, I've always found another job. I never wanted to get into debt, because money was very tight...

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

I can honestly say I love getting older. Then again, I never put my glasses on before looking in the mirror.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

I've never felt the need to be defined by a man.

Quotes by Cherie Lunghi

I never go to the movies when I'm doing a play.

Quotes by Cherry Jones

I don't want to be fired after two seasons and risk never getting another opportunity to coach.

Quotes by Chauncey Billups

Natural Selection never made it come to pass, as a habit of nature, that an unsupported stone should move downwards rather than upwards. It applies to no part of inorganic nature, and is very limited even in the phenomena of...

Quotes by Chauncey Wright

For me, it was never a question of whether or not I was transgender. It was a question of what I'd be able to handle transitioning and having to do it in the public eye. One of the issues that...

Quotes by Chaz Bono

Our first gig was a battle of the bands. We did 45 minutes of comedy and never played a note - and we won!

Quotes by Cheech Marin

I've never seen a NASCAR race; I've seen an Indianapolis 500 race.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

I never thought I'd see the day when the U.S. government could listen in on phone conversations or read private mail without first obtaining a warrant from a court. That sounds more like something that happened in the Soviet Union.

Quotes by Chellie Pingree

I have never thought of my life as being an enigma.

Quotes by Chelsea Clinton

It's never been easy for me to express how I feel in situations where I know I have something to lose.

Quotes by Chelsea Lankes

I never dress appropriately in terms of comfort, but I wear what I'm feeling. I often to like to feel a little different from everyone else.

Quotes by Chelsea Leyland

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.