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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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 left 'Dr Who' after 18 months, as my character was going nowhere. In truth, I wished I had never gone into it. Afterwards, all the scripts that came my way were for 15-year olds.

Quotes by Carole Ann Ford

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious.

Quotes by Carole King

I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous.

Quotes by Carole King

I never call myself a Kennedy cousin. In fact, when I signed my contract with Bravo, I made it very clear that they were not allowed in promos to refer to me as a Kennedy cousin. I'm not that person....

Quotes by Carole Radziwill

When I was living in Los Angeles, I always booked a moisturizing milk-and-honey massage the day before flying to Spain. It was heaven - I never got dry plane skin or felt stiff from sitting in one position.

Quotes by Carolina Herrera

Fashion never stops. There is always the new project, the new opportunity.

Quotes by Carolina Herrera

There's a tendency for designers to embellish the size of their business. I never lie.

Quotes by Carolina Herrera

I am truly happy with what I've got. But if I could alter something, it would be my hands. I've never been satisfied with them - I would love longer fingers.

Quotes by Carolina Herrera

You never expect anything when you are 20 because you think that you'll never get older.

Quotes by Carolina Herrera

Actually my first eight books were historical novels, but they were never published.

Quotes by Caroline B. Cooney

I never hide, when I walk down the street, someone's going to take my picture, that's what I look like.

Quotes by Carnie Wilson

I never drank except a couple sips of wine at Thanksgiving.

Quotes by Carol Alt

I have never been on the receiving end of a hate crime, or even a disparaging remark to my face.

Quotes by Carol Anshaw

I'm never sure who I'm writing for, or who's reading me, but I definitely see myself in conspiracy with my readers.

Quotes by Carol Anshaw

I never write in a linear way. And I tell students not to. You can only know so much about a book when you first start.

Quotes by Carol Anshaw

I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin. I never thought I'd be where I am. I never thought I'd have bling that I bought.

Quotes by Carol Bartz

I never believed I could write anything. No way - write a whole story? Figuring out all that plotting and symbolism? How do you foreshadow things?

Quotes by Carol Berg

When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.

Quotes by Carol Burnett

I never regretted turning down anything, I never regretted losing a job because I always felt something else was out there.

Quotes by Carol Burnett

My childhood was rough, we were poor and my parents were alcoholics, but nobody was mean. I knew I was loved. We were on welfare, but I never felt abandoned or unloved.

Quotes by Carol Burnett

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.