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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.

Today they have proven once again that the mainstream media can't print enough bad news about our troops.

Quotes by Joe Scarborough

I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

Quotes by Joe Namath

Is it perfect? Absolutely not! But there was an audience for 'Wicked,' and our producers were smart enough to reach that audience.

Quotes by Joe Mantello

Even rats can only be kicked around for so long before they've had enough.

Quotes by Joe Cowley

You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough.

Quotes by Joe E. Lewis

You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough.

Quotes by Joe E. Lewis

'Authoring tools' are terrible; there is almost no software that can create closed captions for media players. And of course there is no training. TV captioning is bad enough, and this stuff is generally worse.

Quotes by Joe Clark

In some cases I feel like they haven't appreciated enough that growing up doesn't mean boring and old and not full of life. I like to talk about that also.

Quotes by Jody Watley

When I got engaged to be married, it was assumed that I would quit science and be a housewife. It was considered shameful if a married woman had to work - it implied that her husband couldn't earn enough to...

Quotes by Jocelyn Bell Burnell

I'm angry when we have to use state dollars to fill holes in our low-income heating assistance program because there isn't enough support from Washington.

Quotes by Jodi Rell

Giraffes are completely tranquil - they have no predators as adults because there's not an animal in the jungle stupid enough to go for them.

Quotes by Joanna Lumley

I played piano for about two years when I was a kid. I didn't play long enough to be really great.

Quotes by Joanna Newsom

In the 20s, you were a face. And that was enough. In the 30s, you also had to be a voice. And your voice had to match your face, if you can imagine that.

Quotes by Joan Blondell

Physical hunger and physical poverty is something I could only imagine. I've been poor when I was in China... As kids we never had to starve, but just didn't have enough meat, enough rice.

Quotes by Joan Chen

I wanted to show those characters discovering it is possible to find common ground, as they make their way through a plotline that I hope is engrossing enough to keep the reader a willing participant.

Quotes by Joan D. Vinge

I've never offered coupons or deals. I'm not fancy enough to do soup or salads, hot breakfasts, or smoothies.

Quotes by Jimmy John Liautaud

Give people enough guidance to make the decisions you want them to make. Don't tell them what to do, but encourage them to do what is best.

Quotes by Jimmy Johnson

I've learned enough times in life that saying something is completely different than acting upon it.

Quotes by Jimmy Butler

We need a defense budget that's big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army.

Quotes by Jim Talent

If the role is complicating and challenging enough for me to push me out of my comfort zone, then I get very excited.

Quotes by Jim Sarbh

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.