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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.

Sometimes I worry I've said too much. But it's easier to write about things that are fresh in your mind.

Quotes by Lapsley

I have a fear of things growing on things. I don't know where it came from. But I go hiking a lot, and sometimes I can't handle moss growing on trees or tumors on trees or mushrooms.

Quotes by Lara Jean Chorostecki

What we say no to is sometimes more important than what we say yes to.

Quotes by Lara Pulver

I mean, sometimes when you do a show or a campaign with a designer, you get along with them really well and you become friends. And then, sometimes, people are just a bit... weird.

Quotes by Lara Stone

Science sometimes falls short when trying to fathom the depths of our essence - and our inspiration comes from that essence.

Quotes by Lance Secretan

I do things I love doing. Sometimes that is maybe going out to have a drink with friends, going out partying or whatever.

Quotes by Lando Norris

The racing is quite boring, sometimes. It's hard to see how it pulls in fans.

Quotes by Lando Norris

Sometimes I'm a bit under-aggressive and sometimes a bit over. But I think it's good to have both.

Quotes by Lando Norris

That's sort of like asking a parent who their favorite child is. It's very hard to determine. Sometimes I'll get feedback from somebody who liked this part of the show. Others like another part of the show.

Quotes by Lance Burton

I think, I think we need a Republican president from the real world to remind ourselves sometimes of what we need to do.

Quotes by Lamar Alexander

I feel like my hand will be a little too high on the football sometimes and that will make the ball go out of whack sometimes.

Quotes by Lamar Jackson

Sometimes, you just have to take what the defense gives you.

Quotes by Lamar Jackson

Life is sweet, but sometimes old people just don't get it.

Quotes by LaMelo Ball

Sometimes in an audition, I'll genuinely do something I know they're not going to like.

Quotes by Lamorne Morris

Even I doubt myself sometimes. I mean, there's days that I get down on myself, and I doubt myself.

Quotes by Lana

The speed with which we in the Congress are going down is sometimes frightening. Government administration in the districts is rapidly reaching a low level. No strong opposition party has been able to emerge.

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Sometimes when you're praised about something, sometimes it's deserved, and sometimes it's not deserved. Same thing with criticism. Sometimes the criticism is deserved, and sometimes it's not deserved.

Quotes by LaDainian Tomlinson

I fight manic-depression, and I have been able to live battling that sadness that I get sometimes.

Quotes by La India

I don't really wear perfume. I use Victoria's Secret sometimes. They have this Coconut Passion spray. But fragrances can give me a bit of a headache.

Quotes by Kylie Jenner

It's so much easier when you're a size two or three to just slip on anything. But a big girl, sometimes you've got to strap some stuff down!

Quotes by Kym Whitley

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.