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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.

I don't have a favorite medium; I was brought up on TV. so I am clearly of the TV generation, but it depends on what you are trying to sell; sometimes a fully integrated solution, sometimes a pure Internet solution,...

Quotes by Donny Deutsch

Success sometimes can really bite you in the shorts.

Quotes by Donny Osmond

I'm like everybody else. I get tired sometimes.

Quotes by Donny Osmond

I try to be a good guy and I fall short sometimes, but I use Christ as an example.

Quotes by Donny Osmond

Sometimes the songs just come to me. I don't sit down to write like you'd sit down to make a pair of boots.

Quotes by Donovan

I get plastic nails done in the salon. When I was younger, they were stronger, but now I get my nails built up. Then I can dance over the strings. I say, 'Okay, I need four nails; I'm a guitarist.'...

Quotes by Donovan

Sometimes you're forced into change.

Quotes by Donovan McNabb

Sometimes big designers are afraid that people won't recognize them if they change that much.

Quotes by Donatella Versace

I sometimes like the situation that forces you to rely on your instinct and impulses.

Quotes by Donna Murphy

Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don't make.

Quotes by Donald Trump

In life, sometimes it pays off when you really don't give a damn.

Quotes by Donald McCaig

I feel like I'm really lucky because I get to sometimes maybe vibrate at a frequency that's a little deeper and darker than people anticipate.

Quotes by Donal Logue

My work sometimes can be abstract and appear not to have a direct relationship to Afro-American concerns, but, in fact, it is based on that.

Quotes by Donald Byrd

Sometimes a week might go by when I don't think about that game, but I don't remember when it happened last.

Quotes by Don Larsen

Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint.

Quotes by Don Marquis

I have a weird sense sometimes of what's going to happen before it happens, and I kind of live by that, which is how my instincts operate, I suppose.

Quotes by Don McLean

Sometimes, when I'm trying to get my thoughts out, and I'm thinking too fast, I stutter.

Quotes by Domo Genesis

Sometimes I wonder how I got into comedy at all.

Quotes by Don Adams

That whole thing about, 'Hey, ex-catchers are the best managers.' Listen, pitching coaches have some brains, too. Sometimes they're not all there, but sometimes they are.

Quotes by Don Cooper

When Phil and I hit that one spot where I call it 'The Everly Brothers,' I don't know where it is. 'Cause it's not me and it's not him. It's the two of us together. I sing the lead, and...

Quotes by Don Everly

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.