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Some Quotes

Small word, wide range of thought.

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.

And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of decent interval, ask for forgiveness.

Quotes by Joseph J. Ellis

You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you.

Quotes by Joseph Joubert

You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.

Quotes by Joseph Joubert

And, if I were so low that I accounted myself the worst of all, yet some would account themselves in worse case.

Quotes by Joseph Hall

Weaknesses have a certain function in a poem... some strategy in order to pave the reader's way to the impact of this or that line.

Quotes by Joseph Brodsky

My family is Abenaki Indian on my mother's side. My father's side of the family is Slovak, and we also have some English ancestry.

Quotes by Joseph Bruchac

I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace.

Joseph Conrad

Some of the FDA's own scientists have charged that politics, not science, is behind the FDA's actions.

Quotes by Joseph Crowley

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

Quotes by Joseph Addison

Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years.

Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

Some have been ensnared in the net of excessive debt. The net of interest holds them fast, requiring them to sell their time and energies to meet the demands of creditors. They surrender their freedom, becoming slaves to their own...

Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

There is something about prosperity that brings out the worst in some people.

Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

But on the other hand, while disclaiming any change in my opinions, I desire equally to disclaim the representations of those opinions which have been put forward in some quarters.

Quotes by Joseph Barber Lightfoot

That's what keeps me going: dreaming, inventing, then hoping and dreaming some more in order to keep dreaming.

Quotes by Joseph Barbera

When my kids were young, we could move and experience different countries and, in my case, different clubs and different football, but there is a moment when they need some stability.

Quotes by Jose Mourinho

We do have some assistance from the World Bank but not from the IMF. We are not borrowing yet, but we are considering, in the future, borrowing from the Kuwait Fund to support our infrastructure development.

Quotes by Jose Ramos-Horta

The batteries are gradually becoming charged, and if the prudence of the government does not provide an outlet for the currents that are accumulating, some day the spark will be generated.

Quotes by Jose Rizal

Spain, must we some day tell Filipinas that thou hast no ear for her woes and that if she wishes to be saved she must redeem herself?

Quotes by Jose Rizal

I had started teaching because I love brainteasers. At some point, I had taken every standardized test out there - the SATs, the GREs, the GMATs, the MCATs. I just took them for fun.

Quotes by Jose Ferreira

We saw there was no consensus in the U.N. Security Council. It was impossible, due to the threatened veto by some.

Quotes by Jose Maria Aznar

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.