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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.

Well, I've been in the political arena all of my life, and 10 years of that as a candidate and elected official, and that's about enough.

Quotes by Jim Hightower

Whenever the media asked me how much I have received in campaign contributions from the fossil fuel industry, my unapologetic answer was, 'Not enough.'

Quotes by Jim Inhofe

I always said it was to be dumb enough to do what Marlon Perkins said to do.

Quotes by Jim Fowler

It's not enough to tell people to be creative; they need to know how, and what to create.

Quotes by Jim Gilmore

I'm not rational enough to be a good journalist.

Quotes by Jim Harrison

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.

Quotes by Jim Evans

A zombie amusement park sounds like fun, but the health code violations alone are enough to turn your stomach.

Quotes by Jim C. Hines

Immortality awaits the legislator fortunate enough to have a significant law named after him. Think of Pell grants or Stafford loans for students, Sarbanes-Oxley to regulate Wall Street, or the Hyde Amendment on abortions.

Quotes by Jim Cooper

I think the National Football League needs a new union. The heavyweights of this union are not heavyweights enough.

Quotes by Jim Brown

Forward movement is a good thing, but I always include that it's not enough, and we have to have a base where we can truly build. That cannot be done inside of the corporate, establishment political parties.

Quotes by Jill Stein

I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough.

Quotes by Jill Sobule

When I'm writing the book I'm laughing at just how overblown the characters seemed. How full of himself he seems. But I didn't get far enough in the series to really drive the joke of it home.

Quotes by Jhonen Vasquez

The truth about parenting is that the reality of our lives needs to be enough.

Quotes by Jessica Valenti

I was obsessed with the Spice Girls! I always wanted to be Sporty. Or Posh, but I wasn't pretty enough.

Quotes by Jessie J

I always loved playing the sidekick, and that's what I expected - I didn't think I was pretty enough or diva enough to play the lead.

Quotes by Jessie Mueller

This business can be so fickle, and a lot of times, hard work isn't enough.

Quotes by Jessica Rothe

If you're going to put me in the booth, make sure it's because I'm good enough to be there.

Quotes by Jessica Mendoza

I think for a lot of so-called post-colonial peoples, there's a feeling of not being quite legitimate, of not being pure enough.

Quotes by Jessica Hagedorn

I always bring my Jiffy Esteam steamer to get the wrinkles out of our clothes. It's powerful enough to press a suit.

Quotes by Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Growing up with my father was like growing up with Jeremy Corbyn. He still hasn't rejoined the party; it's not left wing enough for him.

Quotes by Jess Phillips

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.