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This page gathers quotes centered on absence and limits - books that stayed unpublished, and a pointed line arguing that secrecy is fundamentally undesirable, merely tolerated when unavoidable.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

Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry.

Quotes by Bret Harte

Never a lip is curved with pain that can't be kissed into smiles again.

Quotes by Bret Harte

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go on.

Quotes by Brenda Lee

God has never disappointed me.

Quotes by Brenda Lee

Growing up, I never saw Asian-Americans on TV at all.

Quotes by Brenda Song

Even if I knew for certain that I would never have anything published again, and would never make another cent from it, I would still keep on writing.

Quotes by Brenda Ueland

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Quotes by Brendan Behan

I have never seen a situation so dismal that a policeman couldn't make it worse.

Quotes by Brendan Behan

I guess I'd never formed any hard opinions of '80s fashion, other than that it was pretty outrageous, you know.

Quotes by Brendan Dooling

I went on a few auditions for Broadway musicals, and never stopped taking classes, but I didn't take it seriously until I was out of college.

Quotes by Brendan Dooling

I never liked group work in school.

Quotes by Brendan Fehr

I wish I could have 25,000 years of my personal family history documented in a very powerful computer or a CD-ROM that I could just pop in and my computer would never crash.

Quotes by Brendan Fraser

Monorail tracks are prefabricated and can be erected relatively quickly: Simply dig a hole every 120 feet or so, plop down a column, and lift the track into place. Because the systems operate above traffic, collisions with errant motorists are...

Quotes by Brendan I. Koerner

Windows never planned for a VR device. When you plug a HDMI cable into the computer, Windows thinks it's a new monitor. The desktop blinks. It tries to rearrange windows and icons.

Quotes by Brendan Iribe

People talking about making America great again? America's never been great. The greatness of America is in its pursuit of greatness.

Quotes by Brandon Victor Dixon

I never shot much when I was a kid, but on the spotting scope, understanding the ballistics and the calculations, I'm a ten.

Quotes by Brandon Webb

When I had my wreck, it really just put everything into perspective and really opened my eyes. I've always been one of those guys that thought 'it will never happen to me.'

Quotes by Brantley Gilbert

Solve a real problem. If the blockchain is the best tool, then use it. But never force it. Too many founders love the blockchain and then search for a problem to stick it.

Quotes by Brayton Williams

My mom is really skinny, too. I got it from her. I've never done yoga before.

Quotes by Bregje Heinen

People say to me that I can't be nervous because I've had such a wealth of experience, but I tell them that I have never done this particular part before.

Quotes by Brenda Blethyn

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.