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Someone Quotes

On the someones who shape a moment.

This page includes praise for a steady presence who doesn't panic under pressure, and a note on a fictional character built to feel relatable even in impossible circumstances. For similar reflections, see Know.

I've been getting into different gospel artists; Aretha Franklin is someone I've been listening to a lot of.

Quotes by Jonny Lang

It's difficult to have any animosity towards someone if you recognize that on so many levels they're exactly the same as you.

Quotes by Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Obama is as likely to be impeached as he is to be installed as the next pontiff. And I say that as someone who has testified in Congress that this president has violated federal laws, unconstitutionally appointed various executive-branch officers...

Quotes by Jonathan Turley

Owned technologies are easy to grasp because they're so prevalent. They're technologies that are developed and shaped by a defined group, usually someone selling it.

Quotes by Jonathan Zittrain

We shouldn't be intimidated by someone else's idea of perfection if it will prevent us from taking steps we actively want to take.

Quotes by Jonathan Safran Foer

The world is not to be approached, blueprint in hand, as if it were so much raw material waiting to be fashioned to someone's design.

Quotes by Jonathan Schell

Primarily I'm a social commentator rather than someone who's out to get the belly laugh.

Quotes by Jonathan Shapiro

If there ever has been any confusion about my sexuality, then you are someone that doesn't even know me!

Quotes by Jonathan Knight

Anytime we're interacting with someone, we're judging them, we're sharing expectations, we think they didn't live up to those expectations.

Quotes by Jonathan Haidt

When you hear someone criticize a policy on the other side, that's fine. But when you start hearing motive-mongering and demonization, stand up to it just as you would if it were something that was racist or sexist. If we...

Quotes by Jonathan Haidt

You do not want cricketers who are cowed by adversity, waiting for someone to tell them what to do.

Quotes by Jonathan Agnew

With new fast bowlers on the international circuit few and far between, it's always good to see someone new coming through.

Quotes by Jonathan Agnew

I don't like being told someone's interpretation of something that I do.

Quotes by Jonathan Brandis

At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture.

Quotes by Jonathan Carroll

It would be nice to be a piece of toast. Everyone likes a piece of toast, don't they? No one is ever sad when you offer them a piece of toast, and if I could be that to someone, that...

Quotes by Jon Richardson

If I had a choice, I would rather watch a comedian not involve themselves in politics at all but be hilarious than someone who doesn't really know what they're talking about getting on their soapbox and complaining.

Quotes by Jon Richardson

'Okja' I don't think would have been made if Netflix hadn't made it. That, to me, is a much bigger thing than whether someone watches it on a big screen or a phone. Because it simply wouldn't have existed otherwise.

Quotes by Jon Ronson

In the military, we can only do so much. The reality of it is if someone... really wants to make an impact on national security and the military as a whole... the person that has the ability to do that...

Quotes by Jon Keyser

Little things had to go wrong for Donald Trump to become president: Comey, emails, all that stuff. Big things did make Trump possible. Big, cultural, political, economic forces opened the door to someone like Trump.

Quotes by Jon Lovett

Last week I was just someone who had had a first novel published.

Quotes by Jon McGregor

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of "someone" shows up in these quotes?
These quotes explore the idea of "someone" in different lights - a steady leader who can give you "piece of mind and does not panic," a relatable character like Michael Scofield, and even an anonymous friend who makes an offhand comment. For more relatable everyday quotes, check out our Like page.
Do these quotes talk about relatable characters?
Yes - one quote describes Michael Scofield as "someone everyone can relate to, but nobody would want to be in his shoes," capturing how we admire people whose struggles we wouldn't want for ourselves.
Is there a quote about handling awkward social moments?
Yes. One quote reflects on subtle racism, describing how "someone makes a comment that they wouldn't make at my family reunion" - an honest look at the kind of second-hand encounters people notice among friends. For more thoughtful reflections, visit our Know collection.
What does the collection say about being offered opportunities?
One quote captures quiet gratitude for opportunity: "When someone offers me a part, I say, 'Yes, please.'" It's a simple reminder to embrace chances when they come.
Are these quotes calm and reassuring?
Several are - one speaks to how comforting it is to have "someone at the helm who can give you piece of mind and does not panic," a nice thought for anyone needing steady reassurance in tough moments. Browse more in our Life and Always sections.

One quote describes the discomfort of overhearing a casual racist remark among friends, offering a candid, personal moment. Continue with Always or Life.