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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.

On the field, sometimes passion overwhelms you, and you do things you regret afterward.

Quotes by Luis Suarez

Every soccer player can be on the edge, at the limit, be the bad guy. We have to get used to it. Sometimes I am one of those.

Quotes by Luis Suarez

Most artists have experienced the creative block. We get stuck in our work. We beat our head against the wall: nothing. Sometimes, it is because we are trying something at the wrong time.

Quotes by Lukas Foss

Sometimes I can wake up and I can beat anyone.

Quotes by Lukas Rosol

Sometimes, how I said already, I just wake up and play good. And sometimes I'm so tired.

Quotes by Lukas Rosol

Football is a contact sport and sometimes is difficult to measure that.

Quotes by Luis Enrique

I don't like the idea of 'classical crossover,' even if sometimes I see this category given to what I'm doing.

Quotes by Ludovico Einaudi

I did buy 'The Sun' a few times, but I just don't read the tabloids. Sometimes they can have genius witty headlines, but that's all. There's nothing to read.

Quotes by Lucy Punch

Sometimes if you do a multi-camera comedy, often there's rules, like, 'We've got to have three main laughs per page.'

Quotes by Lucy Davis

Sometimes I might borrow something from a song I started a long time ago and see if I can grab something.

Quotes by Lucinda Williams

Even the accomplished suffers setbacks sometimes. The more bitter the lessons, the greater the successes will be.

Quotes by Lucio Tan

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

In Brazil, we believe a lot in skill. We think it will decide matches and tournaments. Sometimes we forget the tactical side.

Quotes by Lucas Moura

I'm a huge video gamer, sometimes a little too much. I'll shut myself in my room just so I can play video games all day and I end up neglecting my friends.

Quotes by Lucas Till

Painting is sometimes like those recipes where you do all manner of elaborate things to a duck, and then end up putting it on one side and only using the skin.

Quotes by Lucian Freud

Once you get used to censorship, sometimes you self-censor.

Quotes by Lucien Bourjeily

Our failings sometimes bind us to one another as closely as could virtue itself.

Quotes by Luc de Clapiers

Show-offy, I could sometimes be accused of.

Quotes by Louise Wilson

Rising demand for animal products highlights microbiological risks, with animal-welfare measures sometimes creating new hazards. For example, open pens for poultry may increase the spread of communicable diseases like avian influenza.

Quotes by Louise Fresco

Sometimes I like to play the soundtracks to famous musicals so we can all sing along. South Pacific is one of my favorites. Our neighbors must hate us.

Quotes by Louise 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.