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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.

You cannot prepare enough for anything.

Quotes by James Galway

Aphorisms are food for thought - like sushi, they come in small portions that are both delicious and exquisitely formed. And, like sushi, I can never get enough.

Quotes by James Geary

Strangely enough, the linking of computers has taken place democratically, even anarchically. Its rules and habits are emerging in the open light, rather shall behind the closed doors of security agencies or corporate operations centers.

Quotes by James Gleick

There is not enough magic in a bloodline to forge an instant, irrevocable bond.

Quotes by James Earl Jones

There haven't been enough profound things written about what being black means and what a black character is. Nobody knows.

Quotes by James Earl Jones

A glance at the history of European poetry is enough to inform us that rhyme itself is not indispensable. Latin poetry in the classical age had no use for it, and the kind of Latin poetry that does rhyme -...

Quotes by James Fenton

As a child, when I lost things such as my precious pocketknife, I learned that if I prayed hard enough, I could usually find it. I was always able to find the lost cows I was entrusted with. Sometimes I...

Quotes by James E. Faust

Higher education is not growing fast enough to meet the needs of Nevada.

Quotes by James E. Rogers

I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.

Quotes by James Carville

Breaking gender norms just comes instantly as soon as a boy is comfortable and confident enough to put on makeup.

Quotes by James Charles

As long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That is how it works in a democratic system and mass fear becomes the ticket to destroy rights across the board.

Quotes by James Bovard

Script comes first, then the actors, then you gotta be lucky enough to get the right time slot. Then people have to watch.

Quotes by James Burrows

Growing up in Hitchin was comfortable and easy enough. My parents had some great records - and some not-so-great ones - and that's where I got introduced to Motown and the Stones and Springsteen.

Quotes by James Bay

I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.

Quotes by James Beard

Lloyd Alexander's tales were written and published when I was in diapers. Decades later, they remain utterly timeless for me. I cannot recommend them enough.

Quotes by James A. Moore

Ultimately, Lloyd Alexander's tales of Prydain were enough to make me come back and visit again and again, and each time, I laughed and I wept. Each time. No exceptions.

Quotes by James A. Moore

The reality is that de-carbonisation is not happening fast enough.

Quotes by Jamais Cascio

Many other countries in the region also have money and oil, but they haven't done much good with it - at least not enough to stop the Middle East's disastrous wars. Saudi Arabia at least has something else: stability, a...

Quotes by Jamal Khashoggi

I can’t emphasize enough how much of a writer I am.

Quotes by Jade Bird

I didn't know I was good enough to be a pro growing up.

Quotes by Jadon Sancho

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.