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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 have to suck it up and call a number.

Quotes by Darrell Royal

On certain plays and situations I feel like I have the advantage. But sometimes I just have to not think about the size of the guy in front of me.

Quotes by Dante Hall

I've been really upset sometimes when I've been misquoted. And it's the one thing they use in big print. Or it's taken out of context. Thoughts are fluid and words are sticky. That's the thing.

Quotes by Daphne Guinness

I know sometimes I can come off like a lonely spinster in a tower. That's not me at all.

Quotes by Daphne Guinness

Sometimes life gives us lessons sent in ridiculous packaging.

Quotes by Dar Williams

Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness.

Quotes by Dar Williams

Sometimes when I'm performing, whenever my puppet cracks a joke, it actually makes me laugh.

Quotes by Darci Lynne Farmer

Embrace who you are. It's OK if you're shy sometimes. Just don't worry about what others think. Do your thing.

Quotes by Darci Lynne Farmer

When you have another actor as your boss, they understand how to communicate easier sometimes than just a writer.

Quotes by Danny Masterson

Sometimes I wonder if I would've been more successful if I wasn't acting and I concentrated on other things. But I love being on set. I love working with my 100 crew members.

Quotes by Danny Masterson

The main difference is, in 'Cold Case,' the victim sometimes had been dead for decades - you didn't have the advantage of being able to interview the victim. You had to piece together the circumstances surrounding the crime from witnesses...

Quotes by Danny Pino

Small things sometimes mean a whole lot!

Quotes by DanTDM

The thing is, the way we write is all jams and bits and pieces that get pieced together and sometimes things are written with intentions of being a song, and then all of a sudden the main riff of this...

Quotes by Danny Carey

Sometimes I like them artificial and sometimes I like them real. And the reason is because sometimes I like a real close sound. And I like a very specific snare sound and I can't get that in the big room.

Quotes by Danny Elfman

You have to nail the right tone because sometimes when you just see his films cold, you're not quite sure. It's the same in - I'm trying to think of other directors with a similar sense - David Lynch's films,...

Quotes by Danny Elfman

We can all afford to do a little soul-searching about the choices we make and the way we live our lives, but sometimes searching one's soul doesn't provide the answers we seek.

Quotes by Danielle de Niese

I think everyone kinda feels a little out place sometimes.

Quotes by Danielle Macdonald

Sometimes, if you aren't sure about something, you just have to jump off the bridge and grow your wings on the way down.

Quotes by Danielle Steel

But just maybe sometimes being even more patient. Even though I thought I did that much better this year, and sometimes, you know, make my opponents play that one extra ball, and just knowing how to play the big points...

Quotes by Daniela Hantuchova

Life ain't a drama. And life isn't just a comedy. Life is sometimes horrifying. Life is science-fiction. There are all elements and faculties that we navigate, so I just expect a script to reflect that. As long as it's truthful....

Quotes by Daniel Kaluuya

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.