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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.

You sometimes have a very innovative company, and if they come up with one idea, they can come up with many more - if they're successful. If they can't feed themselves, you lose that creativity.

Quotes by Lonnie Johnson

Sometimes less is better with government.

Quotes by Lois Frankel

We are a nation of laws, and we should live by the rule of law. And sometimes we should have a little bit of common sense.

Quotes by Lois Frankel

Carrying those double tanks around all the time got to be a little rough on me. I had to put that damn wetsuit on and take it off, sometimes three or four times a day.

Quotes by Lloyd Bridges

We worked under a lot of pressure... three days to do an episode, sometimes two in a week, 39 episodes a year.

Quotes by Lloyd Bridges

Sometimes when you get in a fight with a skunk, you can't tell who started it.

Quotes by Lloyd Doggett

Everyone that I'm friends with does not have the same party standing. For the most part, my friends are Democrats, but not everyone is, so a lot of times, we just have candid conversations. Sometimes that's the best way that...

Quotes by Logan Browning

I find weddings too procedural sometimes. I just want a big, fun party.

Quotes by Lizzie Armitstead

Sometimes altering your position is the right thing. Sometimes it's not.

Quotes by LL Cool J

I'd been living on the streets of New York, and I was sleeping at my friends' houses, sometimes in the subway.

Quotes by Liz Murray

I was studying tourism at college and wanted to travel the world as a tour guide - that was my dream! But actually, sometimes modeling feels quite similar, because I travel so much - probably even more than tour guiding.

Quotes by Liu Wen

I love my dad, although I'm definitely critical of him sometimes, like when his pants are too tight. But I love him so much and I try to be really supportive of him.

Quotes by Liv Tyler

Sometimes I get a little tired of it. But you know, what a privilege, to get tired of working with Ingmar Bergman.

Quotes by Liv Ullmann

There's a village in my computer - friends, fans, readers, and colleagues. It's a populous, sometimes chaotic little burg always bustling with news, gossip, opinions and potential excitement.

Quotes by Lisa Unger

I love the village in my computer. There's little validation in the day-to-day life of a writer; sometimes we ache for a connection.

Quotes by Lisa Unger

I don't fit neatly into anybody's political boxes, and I think that sometimes disturbs people. But I don't think most Alaskans fit neatly into the Republican box or the Democratic box. They don't think of themselves that way.

Quotes by Lisa Murkowski

I think I'm slightly impulsive, sometimes organised and always in search of a bargain!

Quotes by Lisa Snowdon

I'm not a huge fan of research, but sometimes you get an idea, and then you realize you don't know anything.

Quotes by Lisa Lutz

We're all amateur investigators. We scan bookshelves, we ogle trinkets left out in the open, we calculate the cost of furniture and study the photographs on display; sometimes we even check out the medicine cabinet.

Quotes by Lisa Lutz

Sometimes you need to be shaken out of a situation.

Quotes by Lisa Jewell

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.