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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.

For a southern belle, my grandmother was remarkably modern. She threw my grandfather out, for one thing - some kind of argument about bourbon whiskey - shortly after the birth of their third child, and then went back to school...

Quotes by Preston Sturges

By the very nature of his art, which depends on invention and innovation, a story teller must depart from the beaten track and, having done so, occasionally startle and disagree with some of his associates. Healthy disagreement we must have.

Quotes by Preston Sturges

Some of the food in Liquor is food I've really eaten filtered through a veil of fiction.

Quotes by Poppy Z. Brite

There were some times when I just wanted to quit making music.

Quotes by Post Malone

The fact that the church is convinced of not having the right to confer priestly ordination on women is now considered by some as irreconcilable with the European Constitution.

Quotes by Pope Benedict XVI

If a Pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, psychologically, and spiritually capable of handling the duties of his office, then he has a right and, under some circumstances, also an obligation to resign.

Quotes by Pope Benedict XVI

A form of reason that in some way wished to strip itself of beauty would be diminished; it would be a blinded reason.

Quotes by Pope Benedict XVI

Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollywood famous throughout the world, but these films are exceptions, judging from box office returns and press reviews.

Quotes by Pola Negri

When facing symphonic orchestras which have played some works five thousands times, you have nothing to do.

Quotes by Placido Domingo

I am not a photojournalist and certainly not used to the Jason Bourne type stuff that some photographers have to deal with.

Quotes by Platon

He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.

Quotes by Plautus

In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.

Quotes by Pliny the Elder

Of all wonders, this is among the greatest, that some fresh waters close by the sea spring forth as out of pipes: for the nature of the waters also ceaseth not from miraculous properties.

Quotes by Pliny the Elder

I should point out, however, that at first some difficulty was experienced in observing the phenomena predicted by the theory, owing to the extreme smallness of the variations in the period of oscillation.

Quotes by Pieter Zeeman

I play in a band called 'Moi non plus' with some friends.

Quotes by Pihla Viitala

On several occasions President Kennedy encouraged me to take a lover, an obvious sign he also had some himself.

Quotes by Pierre Salinger

Usually a fiber, after being dipped in a liquid, shows a string of droplets, and thus, for some time, people thought that most common fibers were non-wettable.

Quotes by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

I have emphasized experiments more than theory. Of course, we need some theory when thinking of soft matter.

Quotes by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

All this terminology of rankings - forcing rankings along some distribution curve or whatever - we're done with that.

Quotes by Pierre Nanterme

I had to have some balls to be Irish Catholic in South London. Most of that time I spent fighting.

Quotes by Pierce Brosnan

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.