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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 think sometimes people really require the satisfaction of closure.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

Sometimes I'll be writing something, and I say to myself, 'Okay, that's definitely DTB,' or, 'It's definitely Strapping.'

Quotes by Devin Townsend

I cycle every weekend. Sometimes I swim.

Quotes by Devon Cajuste

Sometimes I wish the girl would make the first move.

Quotes by Devon Werkheiser

Sometimes I'd hear things on other people's records and I say I wanted it on my records, but Leslie Kong said, no, it wasn't right and that it wasn't my style.

Quotes by Desmond Dekker

Sometimes what we call tragedy, at least in the theater, are really case histories. They're based on the central figure, and things happen to that person, and they're called tragedy because they're extremely sad. But tragedy always has a glorious...

Quotes by Derek Walcott

Sometimes you need to be aware of the bigger picture you are missing.

Quotes by Derren Brown

My neighborhood was normal. I had a neighborhood where everyone knew everyone. Typical American upbringing. Sometimes we got into trouble, but everyone watched after each other, so if my parents didn't see me making trouble, another family would tell them.

Quotes by Deontay Wilder

Even if it is difficult playing with other people - sometimes it's great, sometimes it isn't, but that is kind of the point of it. It loses its point playing solo.

Quotes by Derek Bailey

Sometimes I wish that Anna Wintour didn't know I existed.

Quotes by Derek Blasberg

I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.

Quotes by Derek Jeter

You tell me you want to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat you. My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat her. And I'll probably enjoy it. Competitive to...

Quotes by Derek Jeter

Walking around sometimes, I would love to just be able to watch people, see how they act. Sometimes I would love to be invisible.

Quotes by Derek Jeter

Sometimes in movies, I still have to be the hero, but it's not all that important to me anymore.

Quotes by Dennis Quaid

I always think that people who are - maybe 'insane' is too strong a word, but there's more of a spiritual connection. Sometimes they can see below the surface.

Quotes by Dennis Christopher

Sometimes your limitations become your strengths. It forces you to create your own niche.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

Sometimes I do pinch myself about the life I've had.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

Sometimes you can take those dramatic roles and maybe interject a little humor into them, and I think the reverse also works.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

Like a typical Gemini I'm changeable, I can be two different types of people. I can be very outgoing, but sometimes very shy.

Quotes by Denise Van Outen

Sometimes that is why you might even stay in the bathroom for even half an hour, making that water running all over, just singing.

Quotes by Dennis Brown

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.