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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 I think I might insult people by being openly flirtatious, then snatching it back.

Quotes by Dominique Swain

Sometimes I get a little manic and you can't stop me. I'm all over the place. I have fun.

Quotes by Dom DeLuise

Sometimes I find some movies patronizing, which I feel is the ultimate crime.

Quotes by Dito Montiel

I am a workaholic, and I sometimes wish that there were 48 hours in a day. But I know how to manipulate my time beneficially.

Quotes by Divyanka Tripathi

I'm one of them guys that tries to make everything the best of the best, so sometimes I'm out of control with it.

Quotes by DJ Khaled

Sometimes you are so busy you forget to appreciate what you have.

Quotes by Dinesh Karthik

The global 'currency wars' are likely here to stay due to the fine line between legitimate monetary balancing and sometimes self-serving trade manipulation. But these artificial mechanisms lack tangible or lasting value.

Quotes by Dinesh Paliwal

Sometimes I make more money in a weekend than my grandpa made in a year.

Quotes by Diplo

Sometimes it's cool to play major third and minor third diads back-to-back, or a minor third followed by a root/fifth diad - whatever combo sounds good.

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

When I first started experimenting with harmonics, I'd sometimes hook up two distortion boxes just to get my strings 'frying,' which helped bring out the harmonics.

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

I've tried to force a solo before, but sometimes it's like, 'That thing don't really fit, man!'

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

Women sometimes get so caught up in life... their marriage takes over their life, their relatives take over their life, and then they forget who they are.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

We used to take two years to complete a film, and sometimes, we used to be told on the sets that the scenes are still being written. Everything today is pre-planned.

Quotes by Dimple Kapadia

I feel like sometimes we just need to speak more about what we're going through.

Quotes by Dinah Jane

Sometimes when you sing someone else's song over and over again or songs that have been given to you, you're afraid to go out there and write one yourself.

Quotes by Dinah Jane

I always wanted to win. Everyone has a bit of that in them, but I have even more of a will to win. Sometimes I might go overboard, whereas there are others who, yes, they want to win, but if...

Quotes by Diego Costa

The bottom line is that sometimes the little things I do on the pitch provoke exaggerated reactions.

Quotes by Diego Costa

The 'garra charrua' is something we're proud of, even if other people sometimes misunderstand it.

Quotes by Diego Godin

Sometimes arguments get publicized so much that it gets blown all the hell out of proportion.

Quotes by Dickey Betts

Sometimes it doesn't take much to slip back into bad habits.

Quotes by Didier Deschamps

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.