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Sometimes Quotes

The exceptions that shape the rule.

"Sometimes" is the hinge word in this collection, softening bigger claims into honest exceptions — including a candid look at why people take jobs in law enforcement despite the risks. For quotes on feeling and mood, see Feel quotes.

I definitely don't like to eat a lot before I play. I don't like to play on a full stomach. Sometimes, if I'm feeling hungry before a game, I'll eat one of those protein bars, but that's it.

Quotes by Kawhi Leonard

I hate flying. I literally cry in the airport sometimes. I didn't used to; the more I fly, the worse it gets. It's weird!

Quotes by Katie Stevens

Sometimes people who get wealthy when they are very, very young, it's a curse to them. They don't realize it.

Quotes by Kato Kaelin

Sometimes, unfortunately, hatred is more powerful than progress.

Quotes by Katori Hall

I was always asked to play roles where I was the contrasting or multicultural character. Sometimes that worked for me - often it didn't.

Quotes by Katy Jurado

The alchemy of a fight card is a mysterious thing. Even the most meticulous matchmaking can sometimes misfire.

Quotes by Katie Kitamura

I like a good burger as much as the next girl, but sometimes, I say hold the beef. In fact, every week, I do Meatless Monday to feel a little healthier.

Quotes by Katie Lee

I love theatre. It's far more satisfying than film. Sometimes there's a collective sigh from the audience, or it's so quiet you can hear a pin drop. I couldn't believe how easy acting was when there's an audience; after a...

Quotes by Katie Leung

The financial instability and sometimes insecurity that families feel, deeply motivates how they respond politically.

Quotes by Katie Porter

I feel like, in acting classes, you'll get up sometimes; that's just the most vulnerable position you can be in. You're among your fellow actors, yet they look at you, and they're like, 'You've been on TV. You've been in...

Quotes by Katie Cassidy

Sometimes I think change is a good thing.

Quotes by Katie Couric

I know how to tell a story to a thousand people. Sometimes I don't know how to tell a story to a piece of tape on a wall and a camera.

Quotes by Katie Finneran

I'll do my makeup in the car sometimes.

Quotes by Katie Holmes

We're terrified of not having the answers, and we would sometimes rather assert an incorrect answer than make our peace with the fact that we really don't know.

Quotes by Kathryn Schulz

Golf is such a big commitment, and so is acting. Sometimes you have to give up something to do something else, although, when I'm working on location, I always take my clubs.

Quotes by Kathryn Newton

There aren't always answers for the questions you're looking for, so I have to make peace with that sometimes.

Quotes by Kathleen Edwards

Sometimes, being a feminist artist, there are times where I'm in a position where I just want to feel like I'm saying all the right things politically, or I feel like I have to mention my own project over other...

Quotes by Kathleen Hanna

Women are tough, but sometimes women present toughness in different ways.

Quotes by Katherine McNamara

It is always sad to write about prejudice, but sometimes when we see it being played out in the lives of fictional characters, we can recognize it in our own lives.

Quotes by Katherine Paterson

Sometimes we followed the crops, doing migrant labor. We did several years of tenant farming in Western Oregon starting in the early '50s. Later, my stepdad managed gas stations in a small town near Portland.

Quotes by Katherine Dunn

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes come up in these "Sometimes" quotes?
A mix - understanding why people become police officers, sometimes just to pay the bills; the idea that one figure can occasionally add up to a lot; the reality of tight film production schedules with little rehearsal time; and a reflection on storytelling needing conflict since people sometimes feel lonely and trapped.
Is there a quote about why people become police officers?
Yes, one quote reflects on having cops in the family and understanding that sometimes they go into it just to pay the bills or because they don't have other choices, described with a note of empathy for their predicament. Browse the Feel page for more on empathy and understanding.
Is there a quote about numbers or figures adding up?
Yes, one short quote simply states, "One figure can sometimes add up to a lot" - a brief observation without further context given.
Is there a quote about film production schedules?
Yes, one quote describes not having the luxury of rehearsal time on most films, relying instead on scene-by-scene full cast read-throughs, sometimes done just the day before. For more on the realities of creative work, see the Life page.
Is there a quote about loneliness in storytelling?
Yes, one quote argues that stories need conflict to be memorable, noting that everybody "feels lonely and trapped sometimes," rather than everything being perfectly pulled together. For more reflections like this, check out the Good and Like pages.

Other entries reflect on how small numbers can add up unexpectedly, and how even a tightly connected group can leave someone feeling isolated. Continue with Good quotes or Life quotes.