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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 in politics, you think you've seen it all. Turns out I was wrong.

Quotes by Eliot Spitzer

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.

Quotes by Elie Wiesel

The obvious choice isn't always the best choice, but sometimes, by golly, it is. I don't stop looking as soon I find an obvious answer, but if I go on looking, and the obvious-seeming answer still seems obvious, I don't...

Quotes by Eliezer Yudkowsky

I have wondered sometimes if there are not perhaps some disadvantages in having really blue blood in one's veins, like grandmamma and me.

Quotes by Elinor Glyn

Bureaucrats sometimes do not have the correct information, while citizens and users of resources do.

Quotes by Elinor Ostrom

The quarterback, you can play with a lot of big injuries. You get a little injury like an index finger or a thumb that most people can play with, sometimes you can't. I've stayed away from some of those.

Quotes by Eli Manning

As I'm out there in the ring, I hear everything that the crowd is giving me. I give it back sometimes, too. As far as I'm concerned, I want people to walk with me.

Quotes by Elias

Sometimes there are certain things that you gotta grow into. Sometimes, for some actors, they know it spiritually at a young age. Others need to grow into it.

Quotes by Elias Koteas

Sometimes it's nice as an actress just to keep something back about yourself so there's a little bit of mystery.

Quotes by Eleanor Tomlinson

Sometimes Buenos Aires is not so safe. You are scared to have someone behind you at night.

Quotes by Elena Roger

When bobsled is going right - and it sometimes goes wrong - it's the closest thing I could imagine to being a superhero.

Quotes by Elana Meyers

It may happen sometimes that a long debate becomes the cause of a longer friendship. Commonly, those who dispute with one another at last agree.

Elbert Hubbard

The only time it gets weird is which bathroom do I go into sometimes.

Quotes by EJ Johnson

I'm my dad's biggest fan and, yes, sometimes his worst critic.

Quotes by Ekta Kapoor

Movie promotions - as with all business, it is an important part of any release because of the inherent high financial risk, and sometimes they tend to equal anywhere between half or three times the production budget.

Quotes by Ekta Kapoor

I remember, as a kid, when any woman/girl came close to my dad to get his autograph, I would throw a complete tantrum - yell shout and sometimes even fight!

Quotes by Ekta Kapoor

We have many rules and regulations that can be sometimes confusing and complicated. By reaching out to the employer community and educating them on what their responsibilities and obligations are to their work force, that, along, with strong enforcement, is...

Quotes by Elaine Chao

Sometimes you have to subordinate strategic considerations to tactical needs.

Quotes by Ehud Barak

I sometimes feel tired. But there are so many reasons for being tired.

Quotes by Ehud Olmert

It's a problem sometimes when you speak to journalists. They quote you, and then they read what they wrote, and then they even explain it. It's dangerous.

Quotes by Ehud Olmert

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.