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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 was so flattered that someone wanted me to write a book, I said I would. It was published in 1969.

Quotes by Jilly Cooper

We can and must turn this around. If you're going to kill someone just pull the trigger.

Quotes by Jim Allchin

If someone's off their line, they're off their line.

Quotes by Jill Ellis

There's no point in using someone else's characters if you're going to turn them into your own vision. You have to be loyal to that person's worldview and sensitive to what they would and wouldn't have done with their characters,...

Quotes by Jill Paton Walsh

It's better to do your purpose imperfectly than to do someone else's purpose perfectly.

Quotes by Jidenna

I think a lot of people try to be someone else, and Young Thug really is who he is. I love his melodies, how he dresses, how he carries himself.

Quotes by Jidenna

I do see myself as someone who has a lot of story ideas.

Quotes by Jill Abramson

Not only had I not expected a random call from Joe Biden, but I could never have imagined he would make that call to ask me out. I've been asked if I was starstruck by the fact that a U.S....

Quotes by Jill Biden

It's hard to get someone to sit down and listen to an album in its entirety.

Quotes by Jessie Reyez

Someone can be miles away, but if they're in your heart, that means they're locked in your head, too.

Quotes by Jessie Reyez

I know I might sound a little bit picky, but someone like a muse who can inspire me is my ideal type.

Quotes by Ji Chang-wook

The only purpose of an engagement ring is to show you 'belong' to someone, and your man makes bank.

Quotes by Jessica Valenti

If someone is doing cosplay for the wrong reasons it's blatantly obvious.

Quotes by Jessica Nigri

It's a powerful thing to know that you are empowering someone to lift themselves out of poverty.

Quotes by Jessica Jackley

I love being someone I'm not for a period of time. I love every minute of being in someone else's skin.

Quotes by Jessica Biel

My idea of beauty is somebody that doesn't have to try too much, someone who is effortless and fresh.

Quotes by Jessica Ennis-Hill

Do something good for someone every day.

Quotes by Jesse White

Any time I meet someone or learn about someone that's really interesting or inspiring to me or has a story that really resonates with me, I just cold call them, and I try to meet him or her.

Quotes by Jesse Itzler

You may choose your mate, but you cannot deny someone else the right to choose their mate.

Quotes by Jesse Jackson

The law protects you from being abused. It doesn't threaten your lifestyle for someone else to have the right to exhibit their lifestyle.

Quotes by Jesse Jackson

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.