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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.

Even leaving aside its military bases, America's influence on the domestic ordering of British life has been enormous, though sometimes unrecognised.

Quotes by Linda Colley

In 21st-century America, as in Georgian Britain, elections are raucous, flamboyant, flag-waving, expensive, and sometimes ramshackle things.

Quotes by Linda Colley

Sometimes the only thing we women want is a dick and no arguments. What could make us happier?

Quotes by Linda Fiorentino

Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.

Quotes by Lily Tomlin

Sometimes I feel like a figment of my own imagination.

Quotes by Lily Tomlin

Sometimes a line enters your head, and you're so grateful for it. You go online to check to see if anyone wrote it before you. You must have stolen it.

Quotes by Lin-Manuel Miranda

I've always been an angel. Sometimes I transform into a witch only because the filmmaking demands it.

Quotes by Lina Wertmuller

We've always loved going to the movies. Our mom and dad are big movie fans. They'd take us on these movie orgys where we'd see sometimes three movies in a day.

Quotes by Lilly Wachowski

Social media is something I approach organically. It's all me! Sometimes I'll post four things in a few hours, but then I could go dark for a week.

Quotes by Lily Aldridge

Sometimes I wish I was just a girl in an indie band. I could dance around on stage and it wouldn't be so much about me.

Quotes by Lily Allen

If something is visceral and unsettling for me, my job is to not look away, not to punk out. Sometimes the dark things come from places inside me, experiences I've had, that need to be transformed.

Quotes by Lilith Saintcrow

Sometimes I want to be completely outlandish and funny, but sometimes I feel the need to prove myself as a rapper.

Quotes by Lil Dicky

On the balance beam, sometimes it's really hard to stay on if you're having some rough times.

Quotes by Liang Chow

Sometimes on stage I prefer to feel more glamorous, so I'll go all out when it's a stage outfit like sparkly, colorful, and have a certain shape. If someone is watching it from far away they can maybe remember the...

Quotes by Lianne La Havas

The most valuable thing I can share is the importance of living in truth. Sometimes, facing those truths can actually be your worst fear.

Quotes by Liberty Ross

When we're filming, I sometimes look into the camera and wonder who's out there, who will be watching.

Quotes by Lidia Bastianich

Sometimes you don't go straight from high school or college and get to the NBA from there. Sometimes you have to go when you're a little bit older and try that other route like Jeremy Lin. And he made it.

Quotes by Lil B

I think sometimes I don't realise how much the pressure gets to me.

Quotes by Liam Payne

People sometimes ask if I want to be a solo artist, but it just wouldn't be any fun being on your own.

Quotes by Liam Payne

I'm afraid sometimes certain individual cases of defaults are unavoidable. What we should do is to step up monitoring, properly handle relevant matters, and ensure there is no regional and systemic financial risk.

Quotes by Li Keqiang

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.