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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 never considered a career in music because it was too unattainable. I just didn't believe it was possible.

Quotes by Lucy Dacus

The joy I get from work is just huge.

Quotes by Lucy Davis

I have been very lucky - all the jobs I've done have been with lovely people. In fact, I've been on many where I've just laughed uncontrollably the whole time.

Quotes by Lucy Davis

I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.

Quotes by Lucinda Williams

My approach to recording and all that is pretty organic. It just has to do with all the songs I wrote; go in and record them.

Quotes by Lucinda Williams

I certainly had my God-can-you-just-take-me-now-I've-just-had-it-I'm-checking-out-let-me-off-the-train-I'm-done kind of thing. But, you know, I would never actually do it. I just can't imagine what it would take to do that.

Quotes by Lucinda Williams

I was really just too small for football.

Quotes by Lucas Till

I'm sure there are some haters out there, but I just put my blinders on.

Quotes by Lucas Till

I just finished a Jackie Chan movie, yes. That was an experience. I can mark that off on my bucket list.

Quotes by Lucas Till

One can not be just if one is not humane.

Quotes by Luc de Clapiers

It's easier to learn things for life by the age of 12 and not the age of 18. This is just my guess.

Quotes by Luc Montagnier

My strategy isn't just to get the biggest audience; it's to get a loyal audience.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

I don't want to be just a performer.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

I think I'm just really lucky to have my Internet career last more than a few months.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

I've just always been making videos. And then I just put them online and, luckily, they all took off.

Quotes by Lucas Cruikshank

You can't just, boopity-boop, saunter into the Treasury. You need an appointment.

Quotes by Louise Linton

All my friends are girls. I just prefer the company of women.

Quotes by Louise Nurding

In my view, until the U.S. tax policy is revised, not just tax extenders but the reform of tax policy, it makes it very attractive for us to invest on acquisition overseas.

Quotes by Louis R. Chenevert

People are just fascinated by assassinations.

Quotes by Louis Stokes

I just follow the subjects I'm interested in.

Quotes by Louis Theroux

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.