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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.

Family is everything, although I've been fortunate enough to have worked with some of the most amazing minds over the years, including Renzo Piano, John Young, Graham Stirk and Ivan Harbour.

Quotes by Richard Rogers

One wonders how far spiritual and political leaders can genuinely lead us without some degree of mystical seeing and action.

Quotes by Richard Rohr

I don't really have preferred roles except those with some complexity.

Quotes by Richard Roxburgh

You can intimidate some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time.

Quotes by Richard Pound

Some people are better at handling the limelight than others.

Quotes by Richard Prince

I don't understand the theory that nonprofit hospitals that run at forty percent capacity and do not pay taxes should be granted some special privilege. I like level playing fields.

Quotes by Richard Rainwater

I used to watch some of the other motorcycle shows on television 10 or 15 years ago because I was a gearhead and I'd be depressed at the end because I can't afford a $200,000 motorcycle.

Quotes by Richard Rawlings

Mr. Darwin contributes some striking and ingenious instances of the way in which the principle partially affects the chain, or rather network of life, even to the total obliteration of certain meshes.

Quotes by Richard Owen

The universe is very large, and its boundaries are not known very well, but it is still possible to define some kind of a radius to be associated with it.

Quotes by Richard P. Feynman

And imagine where we'd be today if President Franklin Roosevelt had owned apartment buildings in Frankfurt and Berlin. You know, some of us might be speaking German.

Quotes by Richard Painter

If old American alliance commitments don't count for as much, countries will, in some cases, then say, 'Well, we've got to militarize in certain ways and act more independently.'

Quotes by Richard N. Haass

We all have some basic obligation to one another.

Quotes by Richard N. Haass

There should be a response, clearly, if there was meddling. And it does appear that there was some, and therefore, we perhaps should wait for our own investigation by Mr. Mueller to continue and to come to a conclusion before...

Quotes by Richard Lugar

Bilateral talks would have to achieve cessation of the missile work by the North Koreans. And it would have to include, as did the Iranian deal, the International Atomic Energy Agency or some other group coming in to assess that...

Quotes by Richard Lugar

If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?

Quotes by Richard M. DeVos

I fell off stage and bruised some ribs. The worst part was that the audience didn't realize I was gone.

Quotes by Richard Marx

I've had some major disappointments. The quality of life in Denver is worse than when I took over, and I'm embarrassed about that. But I still put in 40 hours a week running Colorado.

Quotes by Richard Lamm

The elephants were being slaughtered in masses. Some were even killed in the vicinity of big tourist hotels.

Quotes by Richard Leakey

Along the borders to Ethiopia and Somalia, anarchy reigns, the police and military have retreated quite some distance.

Quotes by Richard Leakey

Most Texans think Hanukkah is some sort of duck call.

Quotes by Richard Lewis

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.