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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 think we forget sometimes how blessed we are to be able to help others and make a difference!

Quotes by Gautam Rode

I live in a bus and go from place to place and sometimes feel very detached from what's going on.

Quotes by Gavin DeGraw

It is a myth to think that sometimes creative disagreement doesn't necessarily produce a better result.

Quotes by Gavin Hood

Everyone tells me to play as long as you can. Sometimes, it goes in one ear and out the other.

Quotes by Gary Speed

Indians are sometimes accused of being condescending toward Westerners and of being excessively preachy in their attitude toward other nations. That accusation is sometimes correct.

Quotes by Gary Weiss

The Amex has a long, often troubled, sometimes glorious history.

Quotes by Gary Weiss

Sometimes entire categories of craigslist are rendered nearly unusable by spam. Con artists prowl the listings, paying sellers with fake cashier's checks and luring buyers to share their credit card numbers.

Quotes by Gary Wolf

Humans make errors. We make errors of fact and errors of judgment. We have blind spots in our field of vision and gaps in our stream of attention. Sometimes we can't even answer the simplest questions.

Quotes by Gary Wolf

Obviously I have no problem wearing pants in competition, but sometimes we're out here in the summer and it's so hot.

Quotes by Gary Woodland

Kids are so accustomed to technology that it's upsetting to watch them without their phones. They don't know what to do. Sometimes I feel like I'm like that, too - if I get my phone taken away because I'm grounded,...

Quotes by Gaten Matarazzo

I'm a kid who grew up in a small town and started acting when he was seven for no reason and got lucky. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. I feel like some people, especially child stars, act out...

Quotes by Gaten Matarazzo

People imagine that actors are being offered everything and you are not. So things come in and sometimes there are things that I want and can't get a meeting on, or go to a different actors.

Quotes by Gary Oldman

I'm still a member of the Empire! Although I sometimes feel like an American with a British accent - you get contaminated after so long.

Quotes by Gary Oldman

In our family, we've always been owned by border collies, or dogs of one kind or another, and have rescued many dogs. We've lived in the woods and sometimes have had as many as 70 sled dogs. Or had six...

Quotes by Gary Paulsen

Sometimes music isn't the way to talk politics, you know?

Quotes by Gary Rossington

Sometimes you're in great demand. Then suddenly your career hits the breaks.

Quotes by Gary Sinise

Obviously, you don't have to be religious to be moral, and beastly people are sometimes religious.

Quotes by Gary Hamel

Sometimes I can see the whole painting from the outset in my mind's eye. But more often than not, that idea doesn't last the duration of the painting. Sometimes it comes out easy, just as I had envisaged. But that...

Quotes by Gary Hume

I think sometimes my controlling instincts came out of a fear of other people.

Quotes by Gary Kemp

Sometimes I'm convinced that one day I'm going to draw the cartoon that offends everyone, and that'll be the end.

Quotes by Gary Larson

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.