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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.

Our democracy is not a product but a continual process. It is preserved not by monuments but deeds. Sometimes it needs refining; sometimes it needs amending; sometimes it needs defending. Always, it needs improving.

Quotes by Lee H. Hamilton

And I hate to see artists who are real safe. I love to see artists swing for the fences sometimes.

Quotes by Lee Ann Womack

Sometimes people know I am an actor but are not really sure what I have been in.

Quotes by Lee Byung-hun

I think that if an audience is truly appreciative of a performance, they will show it. Sometimes though, there are little differences, and there are audiences that are very reserved even though they are enjoying the show.

Quotes by Lea Salonga

There are no nail salons in Paris - it is very expensive to do a manicure. I sometimes get one done.

Quotes by Lea Seydoux

Sometimes I wear red lipstick - it makes me feel sophisticated.

Quotes by Leandra Medine

Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see a child, then I look and see a woman who should be turning 60.

Quotes by LeAnn Rimes

We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that.

Quotes by Layne Staley

I'm a person who has a hard time saying no, and it gets me into trouble because I sometimes overreach.

Quotes by Lawrence Kudlow

There are sometimes problems for which there is no immediate solution, and there are sometimes problems for which there is no solution.

Quotes by Lawrence Eagleburger

In the Seventies, my children played in the street, read politically incorrect stories, ate home-cooked food and occasional junk and, yes, were sometimes smacked.

Quotes by Laurie Graham

Sometimes things just fall out of your head on the paper, and if you're smart, you learn not to touch them.

Quotes by Laurie Halse Anderson

Sometimes when I find myself very irritated about a topic, I know it's my next book.

Quotes by Laurie Halse Anderson

Sometimes you just don't know what to say.

Quotes by Laurie Hernandez

An intelligence test sometimes shows a man how smart he would have been not to have taken it.

Quotes by Laurence J. Peter

Sometimes if you don't take the easy option, it'll pay dividends in the long run.

Quotes by Lauren Mayberry

Sometimes I worry I'm writing 'Fifty Shades of Grey' for teenagers, but I'm not.

Quotes by Lauren Myracle

There are so many people that are offended by debate and free speech that sometimes governments cower. It's just way easier to play into the hands of people who are totalitarian.

Quotes by Lauren Southern

I'm a really goofy person most of the time, and I have to sometimes temper my hyper self on set.

Quotes by Lauren Cohan

I sometimes have dreams that my assistant director is waking me up and trying to get me to the set.

Quotes by Lauren Cohan

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.