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Some Quotes

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This page gathers quotes that turn on the word "some" — a small qualifier that shows up everywhere from filmmakers talking about creative limits to reflections on real historical friction, including the 1962 border war fought over disputed Himalayan terrain. If you're also drawn to broader affirmations, the Good quotes collection covers similar ground from another angle.

As a Democrat in this Senate, I felt aggrieved by some things the other side has done. I have no doubt they feel aggrieved about some of the things we have done.

Quotes by Mark Pryor

I'm a Democrat, but I'm really bipartisan - some people might say nonpartisan.

Quotes by Mark Pryor

In some instances, I would say the writer does deserve equal billing with the director. In other instances the director - especially if he wrote part of the script himself - is clearly more the author of the movie.

Quotes by Mark Romanek

I err on the side of a kind of optimistic agnostic sense that there's something that put us all here - some energy or something that we are not in a position to understand.

Quotes by Mark Romanek

And last, it may be worthwhile trying to hang something beyond the partial wall because some of the pictures do very well in a confined space.

Quotes by Mark Rothko

However, if I can expand this to Top Cow or Avatar I'm helping the sales, however small, on my Marvel books because I'm almost certain to pick up some new readers.

Quotes by Mark Millar

I've worked with a lot of directors, some of them you wouldn't really attach the word 'artist' to their name.

Quotes by Mark Mothersbaugh

I've just always got on with people older than me for some reason.

Quotes by Mark Noble

All we did was to sit around, collect some ideas, wait and see what's going to happen. That was it.

Quotes by Mark McGrath

The first two missions have some test objectives, some new capabilities that we're going to try to develop on orbit to possibly be used on later flights.

Quotes by Mark Kelly

My family deals with those risks. The best I can do is talk to them about some of those risks. I'm not incredibly specific with them, especially with my kids.

Quotes by Mark Kelly

There are some scary statistics out there: one in five kids aged 10-17 have received a sexual solicitation or approach via the Internet.

Quotes by Mark Kennedy

I even played bass for a while. Besides playing electric guitar, I'd also get asked to play some acoustic stuff. But, since I didn't have an acoustic guitar at the time, I used to borrow one from a friend so...

Quotes by Mark Knopfler

Christmas is cheery for some people and depressing for others.

Quotes by Mark Kozelek

I've had songs that were spread out over a number of years, and I've written some in ten minutes, and everything in between.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

Naturally, if I'm singing over really loud music, my approach is gonna be different than if I'm singing over some quiet acoustic music.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

I'm not a human interest story, man. I'm just a musician trying to make some small records and be happy, be peaceful.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

HBO churn out some unbelievable stuff. They really got me with things like 'Band of Brothers.' But you can't beat 'The Sopranos.'

Quotes by Mark Lawrenson

I've learned some of the greatest life lessons from growing up in the skate and punk rock communities.

Quotes by Mark Hoppus

Management is not about shouting and bawling, because some guys will not like that. They take it personally.

Quotes by Mark Hughes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this "Some" quotes page cover?
These quotes use the word "some" while touching on a mix of subjects, from a filmmaker's approach to keeping projects "responsible and manageable" to a comedian describing college years spent living with Harvard MD/PhD students. It's a small window into how different speakers used the word in very different contexts. For quotes with a similar reflective quality, check out the Like page.
Is there a quote here about history or politics?
Yes. One quote mentions the 1962 war between India and China over disputed terrain, noting that India "got hurt by that." It's presented as a brief historical reference rather than a full account of the conflict.
Are there any quotes about comedy or humor on this page?
A couple of them touch on comedy indirectly - one speaker talks about being sent unsolicited material and rarely buying jokes, while another describes discovering they were "the funny one" while living with a group of serious academic housemates. If you enjoy that kind of light, self-deprecating humor, the Good page has more in that spirit.
Do any of these quotes relate to filmmaking?
Yes, one quote reflects on how keeping a production "responsible and manageable" can open the door to making "interesting movies that you maybe couldn't make otherwise" - a nod to creative constraints shaping better work. For more on ambition and craft, browse the Great page.
Why are these particular quotes grouped together?
They're grouped simply because each one includes the word "some" somewhere in the line - whether it's "some of the disputed terrain," "some interesting movies," "some people," or "some Harvard MD/PhD students." The topics themselves range widely, from geopolitics to personal history. For more general reflections, the Always page is worth a look.

Because "some" is such a common qualifier, the range here is genuinely wide — comedy writers, actors, and directors all use it to hedge, soften, or specify. For quotes with a punchier, more declarative tone, browse Great quotes, or check Like quotes for comparisons and preferences.