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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.

My parents played bridge, and I remember being fascinated watching them. I sometimes got a chance to sit in on a hand, which I loved. But then I didn't actually play on my own for about 30 years.

Quotes by Louis Sachar

Sometimes I feel a bit socially disconnected in terms of being a little bit gullible about how people interrelate emotionally.

Quotes by Louis Theroux

I feel like, if there's an elephant in the room, I'd really like to start off by introducing the elephant in the room. And sometimes it's funny.

Quotes by Louis Theroux

To be honest, I don't think I'm the best role model in the world. I'm pretty immature sometimes.

Quotes by Louis Tomlinson

Sometimes I believe that the reason I have been able to do such exemplary work on the screen is because this is the only place I can be free, neither censured nor judged.

Quotes by Louis Gossett, Jr.

Sometimes string figures were used to illustrate stories, as in the case of an Eskimo example that depicts a man catching a salmon. Sometimes they had magic or religious significance.

Quotes by Louis Leakey

I love comedies, and I like sometimes comedies have a tendency to get a bit lazy. 'The Other Guys' was not lazy.

Quotes by Louis Leterrier

What we do is we test what works on Wall Street. And sometimes it is earnings momentum, and sometimes it's earnings surprises. Sometimes it's price-to-sales cash flow, and then we put together our stock selection models.

Quotes by Louis Navellier

When two kids are being completely berserk, and they're naked and throwing food around, sometimes I just let it go because I can see a future where they're going to be dressed, and they're going to be at school. So...

Quotes by Louis C. K.

Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie.

Quotes by Lou Diamond Phillips

Children see things very well sometimes - and idealists even better.

Quotes by Lorraine Hansberry

Once I'm on the phone, I just can't say no. I sometimes find myself doing things for three or four organizations in one day.

Quotes by Lorraine Hansberry

Sometimes I come home and still can't believe it's all mine.

Quotes by Lorrie Fair

I always recommend, if you can, to patent or protect whatever your idea is. If you can't, you have to make your best judgment. Sometimes people don't get anywhere because they sit on something, so afraid to reveal it. And...

Quotes by Lori Greiner

Sometimes there's one person in the audience laughing hysterically, and it's so much fun. You end up playing the entire play to them.

Quotes by Lorraine Bracco

Sometimes you have to re-invent yourself in this business in order to be accepted in different roles.

Quotes by Lorenzo Lamas

We don't always choose moments. You know, sometimes they choose us.

Quotes by Loretta Lynch

When I speak to a victim or their family, people who were left bruised and battered by someone, and can give them some small relief, I know I'm winning in some small way, and I'm part of a process that...

Quotes by Loretta Lynch

Sometimes bad things are going to happen in your life, and those things can make you stronger if you just learn how to get over them.

Quotes by Lolo Jones

Lady Luck is indifferent. She smiles sometimes, and she frowns sometimes.

Quotes by Lonnie Johnson

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.