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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.

The Americans are more honest about it and just call it college rock.

Quotes by Malcolm Wilson

Growing up, my favorite pass-rusher was Julius Peppers. He was just a beast.

Quotes by Malik Jackson

I've always been an activist, so my participation in community outreach and helping is just a natural extension of that.

Quotes by Malik Yoba

I've directed web series, music videos, film shorts, and theater. It's just a hat I put on.

Quotes by Malik Yoba

I'd love to do all types of film, not just comedy, although I love comedy.

Quotes by Malin Akerman

Presence is more than just being there.

Quotes by Malcolm Forbes

We're kind of coached to stay away from touchy subjects just because of the arena that we're in.

Quotes by Malcolm Jenkins

For Obama, there was just a lot of enthusiasm in the minority communities to get out and vote. Everybody felt like their vote mattered.

Quotes by Malcolm Jenkins

There are no great scripts - just great films.

Quotes by Malcolm McDowell

I've always been one to do the work and just hone my craft.

Quotes by Malcolm McDowell

I think I always naturally lead on the court by just working.

Quotes by Malcolm Brogdon

I'm sorry; I ruin people's interviews because I just talk about rubbish.

Quotes by Maisie Williams

I'm going to take over on the Techno Comics so I'm going to be dealing in the children's merchandising type department. But that's just setting it up and having somebody run it.

Quotes by Majel Barrett

It is not just for a few states to sit and veto global approvals.

Quotes by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

I don't worry too much about the script, I just ad lib, like Pearl Bailey.

Quotes by Mahalia Jackson

Money just draws flies.

Quotes by Mahalia Jackson

Truth never damages a cause that is just.

Mahatma Gandhi

It's about very talented writers, directors, producers, and actors being in a position for their projects to be supported, but there's just not enough black projects being made.

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people.

Quotes by Magnus Carlsen

I am just an ordinary Catholic.

Quotes by Maggie Gallagher

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.