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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.

It's great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they're a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It's something to behold.

Quotes by John Turturro

I make a list of what I have in common, and what I don't have in common, with someone I'm playing.

Quotes by John Turturro

Games sometimes can reveal things. To watch someone in movement, unconscious movement, can be very stimulating and revealing, whether they win or not.

Quotes by John Turturro

The church acknowledges some Scientologists choose to sever communications with family members who leave. The church says it is a fundamental human right to cease communication with someone. It adds disconnection is used against expelled members and those who attack...

Quotes by John Sweeney

Memories are just stories we tell ourselves about our past; and that's often why they don't match when we've shared the same experiences with someone.

Quotes by John Slattery

Under current law, there is no additional penalty for someone who enters the United States illegally and then commits either a crime of violence or a drug trafficking offense. They simply come under the same penalty as we have in...

Quotes by John Shadegg

You can tell if someone is about social intercourse or just about browbeating somebody with their opinion. It's no fun arguing with a closed-minded person.

Quotes by John Schneider

Full-body workouts are great for someone who can only train a few times per week, as missing one day will be less detrimental.

Quotes by John Romaniello

I guess that's the big challenge of any art: Do you want to be something for everyone or everything for someone?

Quotes by John Ross Bowie

The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work.

Quotes by John Ruskin

I don't want to raise someone who feels entitled.

Quotes by John Rzeznik

When you've married someone who's been at war, there is nothing you can do that compares to that level of selflessness and bravery.

Quotes by John Oliver

In my love-challenged condition, seeing a difficulty for someone else can leave me feeling a little more smug or superior-by-comparison.

Quotes by John Ortberg

It costs $30,000 to $50,000 per year to send someone to jail. You don't have to pay so much to send someone to school at Johns Hopkins.

Quotes by John Money

I am someone who gets pretty worked up.

Quotes by John McEnroe

A good conversationalist is not one who remembers what was said, but says what someone wants to remember.

Quotes by John Mason Brown

He played the king as if afraid someone else would play the ace.

Quotes by John Mason Brown

I sure can't do television. The screen is only 24 inches. How are they ever gonna get someone like me in that little box?

Quotes by John Matuszak

If someone who knows what's going on comes up and says they liked the music, I appreciate that.

Quotes by John Lurie

A designer is someone who constructs while he thinks, someone for whom planning and making go together.

Quotes by John Maeda

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.