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Sought Quotes

Reflections on searching, wanting, and finding

These sought quotes look at the idea of pursuit from several angles — one warns that temptation tends to arrive only once invited in, another explains a deliberate choice of film roles, and a third plays with the paradox that some things disappear the instant we chase them. For more short reflective phrases, see Wrong quotes.

Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.

Quotes by Margaret Oliphant

I never sought to play monsters in films.

Quotes by Doug Jones

What is sought can never produce the seeking.

Quotes by B. F. Skinner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common thread across these sought quotes?
Each one deals with pursuit in a different form — resisting temptation, choosing a career path, or questioning whether searching itself gets in the way of finding.
Is there a quote about acting career choices?
Yes, one speaker explains deliberately avoiding certain frightening film roles throughout their career.
Do any quotes discuss temptation directly?
One line suggests that temptations typically only arise when a person goes looking for them in the first place.
Is there a philosophical quote in this set?
Yes, one line plays with the idea that the very act of searching for something can work against actually reaching it.
Where can I find more short, thought-provoking quote topics?
Try Wrong quotes for another compact page built around a single reflective word.

These lines suggest that wanting something and finding it are not always the same journey. Continue with Tactically quotes for more thoughtful one-word topics.