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Somehow Quotes

Quotes that lean on one uncertain word

'Somehow' does a lot of work in these quotes — records that sold poorly but left an impression somehow, colors from nature distorted somehow, and a defense against being unfairly linked to a political rival.

Mr. Gingrich has a number of elements in his record that could be criticized accurately. But to suggest that he was somehow anti-Reagan or to suggest that Reagan was anti-Gingrich is preposterously untrue.

Quotes by Trent Franks

If only all straight weddings could be somehow gay-ified.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

I love taking elements and colours from nature and then distorting them somehow.

Quotes by Matthew Williamson

We are somehow natured, not just to reproduce, but for sociality and even for culture.

Quotes by Leon Kass

Ambiguity Quotes

I hear many extra-musical things somehow in Coltrane.

Quotes by Lee Konitz

We didn't sell a lot of records, but somehow we left an impression.

Quotes by Johnny Ramone

I was not typical. Whatever typical or normal is, I was somehow separated and different.

Quotes by John C. Hawkes

Fashion somehow, for me, is purely and happily irrational.

Quotes by Hedi Slimane

Everything I do is somehow connected to velocity.

Quotes by Hans-Ulrich Obrist

Emotion Quotes

I always have a book that I use that somehow inspires my novels.

Quotes by David Bergen

I'm not a professional. Yet somehow, I manage to get away with it.

Quotes by Chico Buarque

Somehow, you can achieve a directness in the novel that you can't get anywhere else.

Quotes by Chad Harbach

Yeah, I have the detail-obsessed, controlling personality of a novelist, but I somehow ended up writing plays.

Quotes by Annie Baker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Somehow quotes page cover?
This page collects quotes that use 'somehow' to point at an outcome that can't be fully explained, whether that's an unexpected creative result, a misreading of someone's political legacy, or an offbeat joke. The word does a lot of work suggesting mystery or ambiguity.
Why would someone search for quotes using the word somehow?
'Somehow' is useful shorthand for describing an outcome that defies easy explanation, which makes quotes built around it good for captions about unexpected results or unresolved feelings. It's a flexible word that fits a lot of different situations.
Is there a quote here about leaving an impression despite modest success?
Yes, one musician reflects that even without strong record sales, the band somehow still left a lasting impression on listeners. It's a good pick for content about creative work that mattered more than its commercial numbers.
Does this page include a quote about how an artist finds inspiration in nature?
One quote describes pulling elements and colors from nature and then somehow distorting them into something new, offering insight into a specific creative process. It pairs well with our Mystery quotes page for posts about artistic technique.
Is there a quote here defending someone's political record?
Yes, one quote pushes back on the idea that a political figure's record was somehow opposed to a specific past leader, arguing that framing misrepresents the relationship between the two. It's included as a fairly neutral clarification of a specific claim rather than a partisan attack, and fits alongside our Ambiguity quotes page for posts about how legacies get misread over time.

That vagueness is deliberate; each line leaves room for Mystery rather than pinning down exactly how something happened.