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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 can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.

Quotes by Ellen DeGeneres

We all have them, those parts of us that are the greatest parts of us and the worst parts of us. Sometimes we're put in circumstances and bad choices are made.

Quotes by Elizabeth Rodriguez

I sometimes miss the sense of excitement that I remember having when I was younger. I miss that sense of, 'Oh wow.' I think it's part of aging.

Quotes by Elizabeth Strout

Many high school students are under so much competitive pressure. They are sometimes taught that if they don't have a 4.0 GPA, score in the 99th percentile on admissions tests, and demonstrate leadership in sports and participate in clubs, they...

Quotes by Elizabeth Thornton

Sometimes we misinterpret, sometimes we misunderstand, sometimes we make mistakes.

Quotes by Ella Mai

There's a place for R&B in the U.K. industry - a huge market. I hope that 'Boo'd Up' can be a testament to the fact. Sometimes, it takes you moving outside the box to prove that it can be done.

Quotes by Ella Mai

When I lost my friends, it was because I had used the power of giving on them recklessly. I swept into their lives with my big fat checkbook, and I erased years of obstacles for them overnight - but sometimes,...

Quotes by Elizabeth Gilbert

I would seriously question whether anybody is really foolish enough to really say what they mean. Sometimes I think that civilization as we know it would kind of break down if we all were completely honest.

Quotes by Elizabeth Hurley

I don't tweet. I prefer face-to-face communication and sometimes Instagram.

Quotes by Elizabeth Jagger

It's just so hard sometimes to work out where people stand on these things. I mean, isn't the Pope a feminist?

Quotes by Elizabeth Joan Smith

Sometimes people damage paintings or sculpture because they love it. They throw their arms around a statue in a fit of hysterical passion and it falls over.

Quotes by Elizabeth Kostova

Sometimes I have a nervous breakdown over my suitcase - over socks - because your brain just goes, 'I just can't pack again. I can't.' You're looking at your suitcase going, 'I'm in five countries in two weeks, and it's...

Quotes by Elizabeth Debicki

When American poet Alice Notley was very young, she used to sit in front of the radio and just listen. When she got older, she began to hear words and songs in her head everywhere she went - songs she...

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

Leftist, anti-fascist activists known as Antifa, whose stated goals are to stamp out racism, white supremacy and authoritarianism, sometimes do use violence.

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

I'm getting stronger as a person, but sometimes I just need to get over myself!

Quotes by Elizabeth Fraser

Sometimes I'm sexy, and sometimes I'm not.

Quotes by Elizabeth Banks

It is sometimes the man who opens the door who is the last to enter the room.

Quotes by Elizabeth Bibesco

Biology sometimes reveals its fundamental principles through what may seem at first to be arcane and bizarre.

Quotes by Elizabeth Blackburn

I get worried sometimes that people are saying 'Why is she on television - is it because of Survivor?' That people are saying, 'She got here the easy way.' But I have been working hard all these years, and I...

Quotes by Elisabeth Hasselbeck

Sometimes when I read about my rebellion in print it sounds a little overrated.

Quotes by Elisabeth Shue

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.