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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 wanted everybody to know that I'm not fat. I'm trying to get an eight pack.

Quotes by Martellus Bennett

I didn't write. I just wandered about.

Quotes by Martha Gellhorn

Stella McCartney is just the coolest show to do. I love the collection. I love the setting. All of her stuff always feels so fresh.

Quotes by Martha Hunt

Our founding fathers could not have foreseen that freedom of the press might eventually be threatened just as much by media consolidation as by government.

Quotes by Marshall Herskovitz

In 1976, Rastafarians were one of the most violated, persecuted groups in Jamaica. They could be beaten within an inch of their lives, or detained for two years, just for being found in a 'proper' neighbourhood.

Quotes by Marlon James

I don't want to be a star. I just want to play football.

Quotes by Marouane Fellaini

I don't want to elbow someone; I just defend myself.

Quotes by Marouane Fellaini

In my 100th video, I gave a shout-out to the 78 subscribers I had at that point. And I was stoked at that point just to have that many who cared about what I had to say.

Quotes by Marques Brownlee

Darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them.

Quotes by Marlene Dietrich

To me, 'Scream' is a masterpiece on every level - the performances, the humor, the tone - it's just flawless.

Quotes by Marley Shelton

Just because we are in wheelchairs doesn't mean we can't play a fast-paced, full-contact sport.

Quotes by Mark Zupan

I'm just out there supporting my teammates, but when I'm out there, I'm going to lay it out on the line.

Quotes by Markelle Fultz

I'm just trying to be the best teammate I can possibly be.

Quotes by Markelle Fultz

Younger characters are just much more emotional.

Quotes by Mark Waid

I've read the whole 'Divergent' series, the 'Pretty' series. I just read it because I find this stuff interesting to read.

Quotes by Mark Waters

When I'm in the middle of making a movie, I have blinders on; it's all about just getting the movie out.

Quotes by Mark Waters

With sci-fi you get these kind of stories in historical drama, and it's just so fabulous.

Quotes by Mark Sheppard

We spent zero dollars on advertising. We just had a YouTube video and that was it. We did a quarter million dollars in revenue, just in three weeks.

Quotes by Mark Rober

I just love having a buzz all the time, regardless of the consequences.

Quotes by Mark Roberts

I stopped making videos and commercials for a few months before I started films just to reset my clock because so much narrative filmmaking is a sense of tempo and rhythm.

Quotes by Mark Romanek

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.