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Enough Quotes

Knowing what's enough, and what isn't.

This collection of enough quotes touches on the gap between clever ideas and real-world application in technical research, and the frustration of not being able to work fast enough to keep up with demand. One entry recalls a lucky, extended research collaboration. Related reflections continue in our Enough Time quotes.

It's nice, because after you've worked with various directors and producers enough times, they start to know your voice and what you're capable of.

Quotes by Laura Bailey

'Hairspray' was my first Broadway show. In the meantime, after the show was over, I would go down and do gigs at these clubs that I wasn't even old enough to get into. That continued on, and I think what...

Quotes by Laura Bell Bundy

Jenna's traveled with me; they've both traveled with their dad. This is the only time they've been old enough in all of their dad's campaigns to really be involved in.

Quotes by Laura Bush

I talked about becoming stupid, but I've always been stupid. Fortunately I've been just smart enough to realize that I'm stupid.

Quotes by Larry Wall

A man that ain't willin' to cheat for a poke don't want it bad enough.

Quotes by Larry McMurtry

I don't know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody - somewhere - was practicing more than me.

Quotes by Larry Bird

I absolutely love American folk art, can't get enough of it.

Quotes by Lara Spencer

He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.

Quotes by Lao Tzu

He who does not trust enough, Will not be trusted.

Quotes by Lao Tzu

I am fortunate enough with my career that I can speak out to the masses and hopefully be a part of initiating change.

Quotes by Lance Bass

I know the pundits and the news media have carried a lot of commentary about cameras in the courtroom, and there's a lot of controversy about it as a result of the Simpson case. But I have not had enough...

Quotes by Lance Ito

There is a story which is not being told strongly enough of the Afghan employees of the UN inside the country who are saving hundreds of thousands of lives everyday by their bravery and nobody talks of them.

Quotes by Lakhdar Brahimi

I was very young when we got married and I don't know why it worked out like it did or how I was smart enough to know that this was the right guy, but somehow I got lucky.

Quotes by Kyra Sedgwick

I know everywhere is cool and all, but, at least for me, I was lucky enough to be in southern California. I feel lucky to be from there... I feel like it taught me how to be polite.

Quotes by Kyle

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much. I think I'm recognized enough by the industry.

Quotes by Kyle Chandler

I just can't say enough about the actors having faith and trust in the writers and the writers having faith and trust in the actors.

Quotes by Kyle Chandler

We brick-and-mortar ourselves away from nature. The outside world is behind glass, underneath a slab of concrete, running through PVC. Our steel and concrete are suitable enough until nature comes knocking. And when she wants to get in, nothing can...

Quotes by Kyle Hill

All of my surroundings influence my songwriting. It's autobiographical, although I leave enough space so it's relatable.

Quotes by Kurt Vile

I was lucky enough to play in three Super Bowls and two Arena Bowls.

Quotes by Kurt Warner

Young conductors who are confident enough, they very often have success.

Quotes by Kurt Masur

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "Enough" quotes cover?
These quotes use "enough" to talk about intellectual curiosity, creative frustration, scientific history, and looking back on a physically demanding career without regret.
Is there a quote about intellectual curiosity in cryptography?
Yes, one quote observes that people in cryptography have no deep concern with real-world application, adding, "They are trying to discover things clever enough to write papers about." For more on ambition and drive, see the Enough Time quotes page.
Is there a quote about creative frustration?
Yes, one quote admits some creative frustration: "I cannot work fast enough. I cannot cope fast enough, really." For more on the challenges of getting things done, see the Enough Is Enough quotes page.
Is there a quote referencing scientific history?
Yes, one quote recalls that "the Biophysics Laboratory at the University of Geneva was lucky enough to receive each summer for several months the visit of Jean Weigle." For more historical reflections, see the Enough People quotes page.
Is there a quote looking back on a demanding career?
Yes, one quote looks back on a demanding career without regret: "I did it long enough that it's OK," after noting, "I would love to float for a minute on a shoe" now and then. For more on career satisfaction, see the Enough Money quotes page.

Another entry reflects on knowing when a long personal pursuit has run its course. See also Enough People quotes and Enough Money quotes.