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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.

When I play in a tournament, sometimes I'm feeling tired and don't want to play in the tournament. I don't want to lose.

Quotes by Jahangir Khan

Sometimes I sneak out into the streets alone, like Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin.'

Quotes by Jacob Zachar

Sometimes you like the personal adventure implicit in the making of a film, and sometimes you like your part in a film, and sometimes you like the final result.

Quotes by Jacqueline Bisset

There is sometimes an almost vindictive streak in politics whereby governments follow policies which they know will harm the electorate, but nonetheless, they keep them, sometimes for years. The Corn Laws are a classic example.

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

Sometimes 'sin' taxes are useful not because of their perceived health benefits but because they are effectively a form of voluntary taxation which tends to arouse less irritation than other taxes.

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

I like to chat either at my site or, sometimes, through MSN and ICQ. And even if I do reveal my identity, there are a lot of times when no one believes me.

Quotes by Jackie Shroff

I like a man who's going to tell me 'No!' sometimes.

Quotes by Jackee Harry

I try not to do bad, but sometimes it's irresistible.

Quotes by Jackee Harry

Sometimes I'd like to play the bad guy and sometimes I'd like to die in a movie.

Quotes by Jackie Chan

I sometimes just don't like to see the Ultimate Fighting. I just find it, as a martial artist, I just find it too violent.

Quotes by Jackie Chan

Sometimes, I'm very embarrassed.

Quotes by Jackie Chan

Sometimes I do need to go to karaoke, sometimes I need to relax.

Quotes by Jackie Chan

When I'm in meetings until 5am and then have to get up two hours later for filming, sometimes I ask myself 'why?'

Quotes by Jackie Chan

The husbands, who sometimes have another family who's grown, are going, Now I can spend time with my baby. Oh yeah, I bet your other family is really thrilled.

Quotes by Jackie Collins

Sometimes some of these little side excursions are useful and I manage to fit them in the book somewhere.

Quotes by Jack Vance

I think the sensitivity that you need to create certain things sometimes would spill over into things that shouldn't have bothered me.

Quotes by Jack White

I like to think I'm a bit smarter than I sometimes let on.

Quotes by Jack Whitehall

Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've got to believe you can play a shot instead of wondering where your next bad shot is coming from.

Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

Sometimes, I'm an ogre. I can be short. I'll walk into the office some days and I've gotten up on the wrong side of the bed, and everybody knows it. I'm a perfectionist. I like to be organized, and I...

Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

I think it's great fun sometimes when I am playing golf, just to give it a little uch, is to bet the other guy five bucks a hole or something like that.

Quotes by Jack Lemmon

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.