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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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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've never forgot my roots and where I came from, and I'd not change a thing about my journey.

Quotes by Buddy Murphy

Being the first Australian to ever actually hold a WWE promoted championship - it is a huge honour. It's something that can never be taken away. Words can't describe it.

Quotes by Buddy Murphy

And, you know, I think the original recording of Ravel's Bolero, probably whoever played percussion on that, will never have It played better than that.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

I think the drummer should sit back there and play some drums, and never mind about the tunes. Just get up there and wail behind whoever is sitting up there playing the solo. And this is what is lacking, definitely...

Quotes by Buddy Rich

So, to come In with a set routine it's something I've never believed in. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice.

Quotes by Buddy Rich

I would never talk bad about anybody, even if they have something derogatory to say about me. I'm the bigger person.

Quotes by Buddy Valastro

The worst part about ALS is that one day, you're able to brush your teeth; then you'll never be able to brush your teeth again. One day, you're able to walk - you're never going to walk again.

Quotes by Buddy Valastro

But the West of the old times, with its strong characters, its stern battles and its tremendous stretches of loneliness, can never be blotted from my mind.

Quotes by Buffalo Bill

I could never resist the call of the trail.

Quotes by Buffalo Bill

I've had a different kind of career on the periphery of show business. I've never been on any kind of corporate timetable whereby every six months I have to pop out a record like a pulping mill. I've called my...

Quotes by Buffy Sainte-Marie

It never occurred to me that I was important enough to have some politician go out of his way to silence me. I only found out about it in the '80s by accident - a broadcaster announced they received letters...

Quotes by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Two kinds of ballplayers aren't worth a darn: One that never does what he's told, and one who does nothin' except what he's told.

Quotes by Bum Phillips

You just can't walk into a venue, sit behind your drums, and expect to play a great show. It'll never happen.

Quotes by Bun E. Carlos

I played on the Jets during Namath's last four years, and we used to ask ourselves, 'When is it going to happen? When are they finally going to replace him?' We'd wait for it, week by week, but it never...

Quotes by Burgess Owens

It's funny to me because everyone says I'm injury prone. That's hilarious to me because I've never blown a hammy or a shoulder or anything like that, knock on wood.

Quotes by Bryce Harper

The full thing is God-given. I don't know how I got my swing or what I did. I know I worked every single day. I know I did as much as I could with my dad. But I never really...

Quotes by Bryce Harper

I like eating the right way, doing things the right way. I never had to have my dad come and say, 'Hey, you have to get back to the gym' or, 'Hey, you're eating wrong.'

Quotes by Bryce Harper

If you have a recital to do, you have to memorize the songs. I never use music when I do recitals. It produces an instant barrier, both for yourself and the audience.

Quotes by Bryn Terfel

I used to bottle up all of my emotions and never say anything. Even if something really made me mad, I'd be quiet.

Quotes by Bryson Tiller

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.