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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.

There were definitely auditions and even bookings and jobs where I played your typical Asian model minority: an IT tech guy or something of that nature. It's tough sometimes, especially when you're starting out, because they make these roles sound...

Quotes by Manny Jacinto

I love a good, old-fashioned sliced apple sprinkled with salt and cinnamon, and sometimes cayenne, to enhance the flavor and give it a kick.

Quotes by Mandy Ingber

Sometimes moving your body can bring you into a better place mentally and emotionally.

Quotes by Mandy Ingber

We sometimes think that being a celebrity is the same as being a role model. But a role model is actually someone you can touch, talk to and dream with.

Quotes by Mandy Moore

Sometimes a scream is better than a thesis.

Quotes by Manfred Eigen

There were sometimes from forty to sixty English machines, but unfortunately the Germans were often in the minority. With them quality was more important than quantity.

Quotes by Manfred von Richthofen

Teenagers are some of the most passionate, dynamic and creative people I know. Yet, too often, this creative spark is left to flicker precariously and sometimes fade entirely.

Quotes by Malorie Blackman

Sometimes, when democracy has to fight with autocracy, what can be done? We have to fight; somebody has to.

Quotes by Mamata Banerjee

Sometimes, an afternoon spent in bed with someone can be the most important thing in the universe.

Quotes by Malcolm Wilson

People who feel under-appreciated sometimes make desperate moves.

Quotes by Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Sometimes you have producers tell you 'I'm a huge fan, I'm a huge fan.' But David Guggenheim, I have so much love for this dude.

Quotes by Malik Yoba

Authors are sometimes like tomcats: They distrust all the other toms but they are kind to kittens.

Quotes by Malcolm Cowley

I'm driven more by my heart more than anything else, and my head, and sometimes those things are counterintuitive.

Quotes by Malcolm D. Lee

If we had, we would have realised sooner that Indigenous organisations are sometimes not the appropriate channel for programmes to help the stolen generations, because many of them play little part in Indigenous associations.

Quotes by Malcolm Fraser

Everybody has losses, and sometimes they're worse than others, but you can always bounce back.

Quotes by Malcolm Brogdon

You know sometimes when you're in a really bad mood and you're not sure why? That's how I get sometimes.

Quotes by Maisie Williams

One thing I noticed working in the Bronx is that leaders come in the craziest places. They don't always show up at community board meetings. Sometimes it's just the guys on the corner that the boys on the block respect.

Quotes by Majora Carter

'This will pass and it always does.' I consistently have to keep telling myself that because being an entrepreneur means that you go to those dark places a lot, and sometimes they're real. You're wondering if you can you make...

Quotes by Majora Carter

Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.

Quotes by Mahalia Jackson

When people go through tragic circumstances, it's not that there is no love there, but it's so hard to deal with and sometimes the gap starts to happen.

Quotes by Maggie Q

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.