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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.

As much as we may want to withdraw into a world of pure problem solving, we have to acknowledge that the most successful architectures are the ones you can actually convince someone to implement.

Quotes by Jesse James Garrett

I operated a business where I let someone steal three-quarters of a million dollars.

Quotes by Jerry Reinsdorf

You can't make a manager have a coach he doesn't want. I can't make the head of the accounting department work with someone he doesn't want.

Quotes by Jerry Reinsdorf

I have a curious background for someone who turns out to be a writer.

Quotes by Jerry Spinelli

Make sure you visualize what you really want, not what someone else wants for you.

Quotes by Jerry Gillies

Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.

Quotes by Jerry Harrison

It would be helpful if someone would lay out exactly the economic mechanism that gets us from yet lower interest rates to actual economic activity.

Quotes by Jerry A. Webman

Playing for someone else's crowd is always difficult for any band.

Quotes by Jerry Cantrell

It was really a pleasure to play someone who's literally pushed past her breaking point repeatedly.

Quotes by Jeri Ryan

I could never lie to someone to benefit myself, so telemarketing was something I was terrible at!

Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

You can't teach standup comedy. You can teach someone how to formulate a joke, but making it funny is different.

Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

I've never been the guy to sit back and wait until someone approved something I was passionate about.

Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

Believe it or not, every Marvel character is someone's favorite character. There's a fan out there who absolutely believes that their character should have their own television show.

Quotes by Jeph Loeb

It's exciting to play someone who is a bit tougher than I am. I liked feeling those adjustments.

Quotes by Jenny Slate

It's okay if someone is disgusted or offended by my performance. It's just a performance.

Quotes by Jenny Zhang

Once I decided I was happy with something, I'd try to send it off into the world, and either someone would want it exactly as it was, or it would remain in my notebook/laptop, and no one would ever see...

Quotes by Jenny Zhang

We lived in one of those half-basement apartments, and on our first night of being in America, someone reached through the grate that protects the window and stole our laundry detergent - which wasn't a big deal, but it felt...

Quotes by Jenny Zhang

A company's ethical behavior is ultimately triggered by some sense of caring. And care is a sense of closeness to someone or something. A company must bring value to whom or what it is close to.

Quotes by Jens Martin Skibsted

Well, you know, I'm quite a reluctant writer. I'm not someone who set out to be a writer or really wanted to be.

Quotes by Jennifer Westfeldt

The things that I've done that have totally been remembered, they've always started with the same kind of engine, they've always started with someone saying 'I have to make this film - I'm going to make this film whatever the...

Quotes by Jenny Agutter

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.