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Just Quotes

On simplicity and things that just come together.

The word 'just' does a lot of work in these quotes, minimizing effort, describing creativity in unexpected places, or downplaying how a career path came about at all. For more, see our Being quotes.

I just feel I shouldn't work too much, because there are so many other things to do.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

I'm not in retirement. I just don't want to work so much, and I don't get that many offers any more.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

I have no agenda at all. I just want to do stuff I like. It can cost $200 million or $200 thousand.

Quotes by Max Minghella

Having two kids is like having 1000. It's just scheduling, moving around, being mobile.

Quotes by Max Greenfield

Zombies are apocalyptic in nature. They belong to a class of monster that doesn't just hunt humans, but seeks to obliterate that entire human race.

Quotes by Max Brooks

I just thought I'd take a break from publishing for a while.

Quotes by Max Cannon

It's just something that's sort of funny, sort of not.

Quotes by Max Cannon

I'm just trying to portray what I find ironic or humorous.

Quotes by Max Cannon

Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy.

Quotes by Mavis Staples

I sang with my father for over 50 years, and now all of a sudden he's gone, and I just dropped out.

Quotes by Mavis Staples

I have fun just about everywhere I go.

Quotes by Mavis Staples

I'm just singing what I feel in my heart.

Quotes by Mavis Staples

I can't just turn over and sing disco or rock.

Quotes by Mavis Staples

I have met a lot of athletes who were on the top of their sport, and then sat around and did nothing. They just didn't know what to do.

Quotes by Max Aaron

I just like to have one foot in Montana and one foot out.

Quotes by Max Baucus

Being a captain means a lot - it's not just about wearing the armband.

Quotes by Mauricio Pochettino

I'm quite proud of my piano playing. Robin's never played a note on the piano at our recording sessions. I just wish I could be appreciated musically now.

Quotes by Maurice Gibb

When Andy died, I just drank to dumb my mind.

Quotes by Maurice Gibb

After Bruno Walter, my career went in leaps and bounds. I have had 35 years of a career that is just incredible, and a wonderful time all over the world.

Quotes by Maureen Forrester

Some men are so macho they'll get you pregnant just to kill a rabbit.

Quotes by Maureen Murphy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "just" mean in each of these quotes?
The word is used in a few different ways here - "just" meaning "only" (needing just two star players), "just" meaning "simply" (TV is just film in smaller pieces), and "just" meaning "as much as" when comparing creativity between game makers and filmmakers.
Is there a quote here naming real athletes?
Yes: "We need just two players to be a contender. Just Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax," naming two real baseball players as the standard for building a winning team.
Is there a quote comparing creativity across industries?
Yes: "Personally I find there is just as much if not more creativity among game makers as there is among feature filmmakers," making the case that video game creators are just as creative as filmmakers. For more comparisons of tastes and preferences, see Like.
Is there a quote about how a career path unfolded unexpectedly?
Yes: "I never really planned on making action films. It just kind of happened," a short reflection on an unplanned career direction. For more first-person reflections on identity, see Being or About.
How does this page compare to Always quotes?
This page's quotes use "just" mostly to mean "only" or "simply," describing specific one-off situations, while Always deals with consistency and habits over time.

Related pages include our Always quotes and About quotes, both useful for similarly understated reflections.