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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.

Sometimes you'll have some things, and sometimes you'll have other things. And you do not need it all at once; it's not good for you.

Quotes by Emma Thompson

I can be quite serious sometimes so laughing is key.

Quotes by Emily VanCamp

My first lip balms were Bonne Bell Lip Smackers, which, correct me if I'm wrong, sometimes had little bracelets attached to the caps-meaning your lip balm could idly dangle from your wrist like a charm bracelet when not in use,...

Quotes by Emily Weiss

It sometimes feels like a strange movie, you know, it's all so weird that sometimes I wonder if it is really happening.

Quotes by Eminem

Sometimes I feel like rap music is almost the key to stopping racism.

Quotes by Eminem

I don't hate women - they just sometimes make me mad.

Quotes by Eminem

I am very impulsive and very stupid sometimes, but I am very clean.

Quotes by Emir Kusturica

Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile.

Quotes by Emma Bonino

I have been considerably picky for somebody who's not a movie star, and sometimes I get frustrated.

Quotes by Emily Meade

I always have sort of been someone who has contradictory parts, and I haven't tried to uncomplicate myself. I've sort of let things seem contradictory, and sometimes it really confuses people. I don't know if it's working all the time,...

Quotes by Emily Ratajkowski

Sometimes new spouses don't fully process the commitment they've made until after the deal is done, and then they panic.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Sometimes we are much better at judging people based on how they treat everyone other than ourselves. We make a million excuses for why they treat us how they do.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Personally, I'm an advocate for short engagements. Long sometimes means there is a reason for it. Two years engaged and no wedding... I'd be upset.

Quotes by Emily Blunt

Sometimes, when you are one of only a couple of girls in an engineering class, you feel like you are representing women in general. That is a large burden to bear.

Quotes by Emily Calandrelli

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Quotes by Emily Dickinson

Sometimes when you're starting out with acting, you have to take what you can get to get experience and meet people.

Quotes by Emily Kinney

Each implementation of human effort, however minute the overall result may be, is summed up in the gesture of the sower - sometimes an awe-inspiring gesture.

Quotes by Emile Galle

I've definitely had ideas and plans that sometimes exceed my means and capabilities.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

I think I've always been half out of my shell and half in. Sometimes I can be extremely wild and sometimes I can be extremely shy. It just depends on the day.

Quotes by Emile Hirsch

It's almost like a chintzy floral that I play on, and sometimes it can get a bad rep. It doesn't necessarily feel modern, but with different silhouettes and cuts, it can.

Quotes by Emilia Wickstead

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.