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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 go to the gym I sometimes don't wear any makeup and just have moisturizer on my skin.

Quotes by Eva Marie

Sometimes when kids look like they're daydreaming, it's because they are, and we can't allow that possibility.

Quotes by Eva Moskowitz

Sometimes when I'm dancing and don't put in enough hairspray, I wind up looking like a... what's the animal with needles? Porcupine.

Quotes by Eva Simons

Sometimes you have to make tough decisions to hold the line on spending.

Quotes by Evan Bayh

Sometimes, when I come back to Washington from Indiana, I feel like an ambassador to a foreign country.

Quotes by Evan Bayh

I'm very hard on myself. Sometimes too hard on myself. When I lost in the Wimbledon finals, I was so sad, I cried. I had the runner-up trophy! It's still a great accomplishment, but I was so mad.

Quotes by Eugenie Bouchard

Sometimes you just want to get away and be normal for a few days. It's a treat to travel without your racket bag.

Quotes by Eugenie Bouchard

The tail of the comet always points straight away from the sun, in antisolar direction. Sometimes the tail trails behind, but sometimes it's perpendicular, and sometimes it's ahead of the comet like a headlight on a railroad locomotive.

Quotes by Eugene Parker

Sometimes you need the things you didn't know you needed to know.

Quotes by Ethan Zuckerman

When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.

Quotes by Ethel Merman

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.

Quotes by Etty Hillesum

I play these sort of comical instruments I invented, like the electric rake and the electric plunger. I do a lot of almost stand-up comedy material. Just the juxtaposition of the different styles in itself sometimes is funny. Like, I...

Quotes by Eugene Chadbourne

Sometimes you have trouble because someone 'likes' your music so much. They follow you around for hours singing little bits of the songs, or just freaking out.

Quotes by Eugene Chadbourne

I'm like a caged animal sometimes. Let me yearn to breathe free.

Quotes by Ethan Carter III

Like any kind of writing, there are good days and frustrating days. But even frustrating days can be rewarding sometimes.

Quotes by Ethan Coen

Sometimes you can just hear the actor in the language.

Quotes by Ethan Coen

I think I'm a little less naive than SpongeBob can sometimes seem to be.

Quotes by Ethan Slater

Sometimes the media highlight a record for me that I did not know anything about but setting a record at a prestigious tournament like the World Cup makes me happy.

Quotes by Essam El Hadary

Sometimes it's easy to do brave things in front of a thousand people, but it's hard to do them in front of a handful. It feels so much more exposing.

Quotes by Essie Davis

You know, sometimes you fall in love and you get treated badly, sometimes you get treated well.

Quotes by Estelle

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.