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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Let's pray that the human race never escapes from Earth to spread its iniquity elsewhere.

C.S. Lewis

I gotta admit, when you've been doing this a long time, going out to the audience and asking for them to help out with crowdfunding, it's a gut check. You never know how that's gonna turn out. Luckily for us,...

Quotes by Burnie Burns

As a person, I've been in the business since 1969, and I never remember getting an honest count based upon how many records been sold for Burning Spear.

Quotes by Burning Spear

I felt alienated at school, and I never did well with girls.

Quotes by Burt Bacharach

Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.

Quotes by Burt Bacharach

I walked out of class one day and I never went back.

Quotes by Burt Lancaster

My brother never had me to dinner in his life.

Quotes by Burt Lancaster

I never get on a scale now. I really don't know what I weigh. I don't care.

Quotes by Buster Douglas

I never doubted that I would work, and every time I went to an audition, I went into the room with the knowledge that I was going to get the part. Ninety-nine times out of 100, I didn't.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

I would never be on a reality show.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

The rugs that I picked out and the pillows with the little owls, sort of like whimsical throw pillows - I feel like you can never enough whimsical throw pillows in your house, in your life. My husband probably disagrees.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

I never underestimate the power of hot rollers for your hair and eyelash curlers for your eyelashes.

Quotes by Busy Philipps

Ginger Baker was never my favorite, but he was part of the group Cream that opened the door to what we did. They were the first band to really get into improvisation. They were an absolute necessity to what came...

Quotes by Butch Trucks

Oh, he's magic. Faulkner has opened passages in my brain. You do things you'd never expect.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

I have the distinction of being the only member of the Allman Brothers who has never missed a single show. I have played every single show the Allman Brothers have ever played.

Quotes by Butch Trucks

Most people never believed in the real possibility of going to the moon, and neither did I until I was in my twenties.

Quotes by Buzz Aldrin

Certainly, I've never wanted to live on past achievements.

Quotes by Buzz Aldrin

You can never tell when a commercial space venture will suddenly become viable.

Quotes by Buzz Aldrin

Everyone thinks because you're from the south you know everyone down there, but it's not like that; I never knew nothing about no Mississippi.

Quotes by Buddy Guy

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.

Quotes by Buddy Hackett

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.