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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.

My first student film was Orientation, which was basically the set-up for Animal House. There are a couple of scenes that we later borrowed in some form.

Quotes by Ivan Reitman

We got some devastating reviews on Animal House at the start.

Quotes by Ivan Reitman

I agree with no one's opinion. I have some of my own.

Quotes by Ivan Turgenev

There are some moments in life, some feelings; one can only point to them and pass by.

Quotes by Ivan Turgenev

In some countries we have had the right to vote for less than 100 years, so the entry of women into political leadership has caused a tsunami.

Quotes by Iveta Radicova

Things which do not require effort of some sort are seldom worth having.

Quotes by Ivor Novello

Gloucester's not some chi-chi tourist town. It's a working-class seaport: a no-kidding-around down-and-dirty place.

Quotes by Israel Horovitz

Most of us feel some kind of uncertainty, with the population increasing and resources decreasing. We have to face these issues.

Quotes by Issey Miyake

Writers divide into those who write biting their nails and those who don't. Some writers write licking their finger.

Quotes by Italo Calvino

Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience. Some people just thrive on it.

Quotes by Itzhak Perlman

The college and university systems, at least, have become like television. There's a bit of this and a bit of that and some compulsory program with its components connected in a way that only a planner could understand.

Quotes by Ivan Illich

For a writer, personal freedom is not so important. It is not individual freedom that guarantees the greatness of literature; otherwise, writers in democratic countries would be superior to all others. Some of the greatest writers wrote under dictatorship -...

Quotes by Ismail Kadare

We have gotten some terrible reviews at times but if we depended on the judgment of the studios or critics, we never would have made more than one movie.

Quotes by Ismail Merchant

I do see, in some younger writers, elements and things that I have used - and I am very touched and flattered because I am part of a tapestry that is being absorbed by authors.

Quotes by Isobelle Carmody

The best books arise from some ultimate question in the author.

Quotes by Isobelle Carmody

I understand that not everyone shares my faith and some find it difficult to reconcile with their own beliefs.

Quotes by Israel Folau

I was taught some very good life lessons and morals as a young kid growing up.

Quotes by Israel Folau

I've been so incredibly blessed. I've worked with some of the greatest professionals in town. I stood at the Golden Globes.

Quotes by Isaiah Washington

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Quotes by Isaac Watts

I was a little tomboy, growing up, but we had to go to the library every weekend if we wanted some form of entertainment. And I would gravitate towards the Shirley Temple, Judy Garland section of the library, and I...

Quotes by Isabela Moner

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.