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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.

All my movies are copies of Hollywood, some of them pretty trashy copies. All filmmakers copy from Hollywood.

Quotes by Ram Gopal Varma

The government can build institutional infrastructure to address the paradox of floods and calamities in some parts of the country, and water scarcity in other parts.

Quotes by Ram Nath Kovind

I've been fortunate to work with some really smart people. Larry Page is an extremely smart guy, most probably one of the smartest people I've worked with.

Quotes by Ram Shriram

There are times I think it might be nice to have deep-pocketed limited partners to provide me with some cushion. But I enjoy having no responsibilities except to myself, financially.

Quotes by Ram Shriram

I'm drawn to projects where I play these really complicated characters, but also where I can have some type of influence on affecting what we see as societal norms.

Quotes by Rami Malek

The networks are not some chicken-coop manufacturing lobby whose calls nobody returns.

Quotes by Ralph Nader

In my 31 years in Congress, I have seen a lot of changes. We made some substantial policy changes that have improved our parks system and our public lands.

Quotes by Ralph Regula

We seem to think we have some control over this planet.

Quotes by Ralph Steadman

I got to read some writings by serial killers, and they got inside my head. They were quite disturbing. I read disturbing stuff about that very detached way of manipulating people to do things.

Quotes by Ralph Fiennes

Some things have to be believed to be seen.

Quotes by Ralph Hodgson

The laws of physics should allow us to arrange things molecule by molecule and even atom by atom, and at some point it was inevitable that we would develop a technology that would let us do this.

Quotes by Ralph Merkle

There are times when I do feel very nervous when I start a film. And I feel very nervous before the release. I do get stuck in some scenes, but that's very natural and human. It happens to all the...

Quotes by Rajkummar Rao

Some people are trying to create hatred among Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Parsis by following the divide and rule trick adopted by British rulers, but they have been failed miserably.

Quotes by Rajnath Singh

One had to take some action against fear when once it laid hold of one.

Rainer Maria Rilke

In some ways, political decency is a sign of a healthy democracy, but in other ways, it is the cause of it.

Quotes by Raja Krishnamoorthi

In some ways, 'decency' is a hazy concept; we know it when we see it.

Quotes by Raja Krishnamoorthi

I have decided to quit as I.P.L. Chairman. It is a decision which I was pondering over for some time.

Quotes by Rajeev Shukla

We see some positive signs coming from our North American customers. The desire to move fast to 5G is certainly there.

Quotes by Rajeev Suri

I wake up some mornings hating me too.

Quotes by Rahm Emanuel

Everyone starts from a raw stage at some point of time.

Quotes by Rahul Dev

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.