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Rarely Quotes

What almost never happens, said plainly.

These rarely quotes are short and pointed, from a reflection on pride and solitude to a wry observation about pens rarely running dry in restaurants. See our Almost quotes for a related sense of near-certainty.

Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform.

Quotes by William Penn

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

Voltaire

Fortune rarely accompanies anyone to the door.

Quotes by Torquato Tasso

Flashback in film rarely works.

Quotes by Susan Hill

After Quotes

I rarely eat outside.

Quotes by Sudha Murty

I rarely get recognised. Almost never.

Quotes by Sophie Rundle

Good physicians are rarely dispassionate. They agonize and self-doubt over patients.

Quotes by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Democracy is rarely easy, nor swift.

Quotes by Sharan Burrow

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales

Agonize Quotes

A mistake is always forgivable, rarely excusable and always unacceptable.

Quotes by Robert Fripp

Elections are rarely perfect.

Quotes by Richard Holbrooke

I'm rarely singing in English.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

I'm rarely optimistic.

Quotes by Paul Singer

Rarely do pens go dry in restaurants.

Quotes by Nicholson Baker

Almost Quotes

I am rarely injured.

Quotes by Michy Batshuayi

Very, very rarely do you find bands underpricing.

Quotes by Michael Cohl

Rarely do celebrities and actors speak up for what they believe in.

Quotes by Lee Daniels

I don't wear perfume, and I rarely wear jewelry.

Quotes by Karina Lombard

Battles, unlike bargains, are rarely discussed in society.

Quotes by James Fenimore Cooper

Alone Quotes

I very rarely get recognised in the street.

Quotes by James Anderson

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common thread across these rarely quotes?
Each is a short, pointed observation about something uncommon, whether it's pride, promises, fortune, or a small everyday detail.
Is there a quote connecting solitude and pride?
Yes, one states that pride is a rare feeling when a person is by themselves, tying pride to being witnessed by others.
What does the promise-related quote advise?
It suggests keeping promises rare, but following through without fail whenever a lawful one is actually made.
Is there a lighter, more humorous quote in this set?
One notes, almost as a throwaway observation, that ink at restaurant tables seldom seems to run out.
How does fortune get described here?
One quote personifies fortune as something that rarely accompanies anyone all the way to the door, suggesting luck fades before fully arriving.

One line even advises constantly following through on any promise made, precisely because promising itself should stay rare. Pair this with our Alone or After quotes for more short-form wisdom.