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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.

In terms of politics, I just look at people's policies, and sometimes I agree with something, sometimes I won't.

Quotes by Gary Lineker

Sometimes I thank God... for cheeseburgers.

Quotes by Garth Brooks

Sometimes we make films just for our people, and it doesn't reach to anyone.

Quotes by Garth Davis

I find the presence of the sea quite inspiring, and sometimes I do just get out and walk around and take in the sea breeze to try and clear my mind.

Quotes by Garth Nix

Sometimes people who are Jewish are held to a higher standard which sometimes we take great pride in.

Quotes by Gary Ackerman

Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye, and deny it.

Quotes by Garrison Keillor

If you could bottle that special feeling you sometimes get in a dressing room just before a match, you'd be a billionaire.

Quotes by Gareth Thomas

I became a master of disguise and could play the straight man down to a tee, sometimes over-compensating by getting into fights or being overly aggressive because I didn't want the real me to be found out. So I created...

Quotes by Gareth Thomas

Sometimes, players find it impossible to see the bigger picture after games for the simple reason that we are the ones who have actually played.

Quotes by Gareth Thomas

I began to realise that film sees the world differently than the human eye, and that sometimes those differences can make a photograph more powerful than what you actually observed.

Quotes by Galen Rowell

Most of the names in my books have secondary meaning. Sometimes they foreshadow; sometimes they tell you about the character's origin or back story.

Quotes by Gail Carriger

Sarah Palin is treated like a bimbo sometimes, but she has never given the public the respect they deserve. She acts silly and doesn't know stuff. She didn't even finish her term.

Quotes by Gail Collins

Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, but we can't stay down. We can't allow life to beat us down. Everything happens for a reason, and it builds character in us, and it tells us what we are about and how...

Quotes by Gail Devers

Sometimes, readers, when they're young, are given, say, a book like 'Moby Dick' to read. And it is an interesting, complicated book, but it's not something that somebody who has never read a book before should be given as an...

Quotes by Gabrielle Zevin

Sometimes the logic of football has no value at all.

Quotes by Gabriel Batistuta

Sometimes you surf well and still don't win. It happens to everyone. You learn that one big score doesn't mean much if you don't have a backup. I guess every rookie learns that as time goes by. I took some...

Quotes by Gabriel Medina

I always make my favorite pancakes with milk, and I also add some fruit - like a banana or apple with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. I also sometimes put peanut butter on my pancakes!

Quotes by Gabriela Isler

I'm not even sure who I really am sometimes.

Quotes by G-Dragon

Sometimes, by using the most over-the-top, ridiculous plot device you can imagine, you get some interesting little conflicts and cool things that you might not otherwise have a chance to explore.

Quotes by G. Willow Wilson

I take my Bible with me, sometimes two of them, when I travel.

Quotes by Gabby Douglas

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.