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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.

Flying is like the ultimate superpower; it's just, like, the coolest thing.

Quotes by Logan Henderson

I don't really get nervous, ever. I just have a good time.

Quotes by Logan Henderson

I just love being in the U.K.

Quotes by Logan Lerman

I'm so grateful for just the inherent mercy of life.

Quotes by Lizz Wright

Honestly, I had no idea I was different from other kids until I started kindergarten. To my family, I was just Lizzie.

Quotes by Lizzie Velasquez

I taught myself how to be a speaker on Google. I just Googled 'how to be a motivational speaker.'

Quotes by Lizzie Velasquez

I'm not just a rapper. I'm an entertainer. That's the difference.

Quotes by LL Cool J

There is no such thing as low maintenance or high maintenance, just a bunch of women hoping for a capable mechanic.

Quotes by Liz Vassey

I'm not that big a celebrity. I'm just an ordinary person.

Quotes by Liu Wen

There's just something that is kind of magical that happens when we sing live.

Quotes by Liz Callaway

I have written about 10 books, all just practical encouragement for moms.

Quotes by Lisa Whelchel

There's something about childhood friends that you just can't replace.

Quotes by Lisa Whelchel

There are women for whom family is a priority, and they do it. It just wasn't as much a priority for me.

Quotes by Lisa Randall

I just really love building chips.

Quotes by Lisa Su

Don't just sit there dreaming; dreaming is the luxury of the rich.

Quotes by Lisa Joy

Oh my garden, I hope Cory Booker runs for president, just to watch him lose.

Quotes by Lisa Kennedy Montgomery

I'm not a political comic at all, so it would be weird if I just turned into a preachy, sort-of political commentator.

Quotes by Lisa Lampanelli

It's really not about the money. It's just about educating yourself.

Quotes by Lisa Leslie

Goal-setting and achieving those goals - that's just what I do.

Quotes by Lisa Leslie

When we just hang around, our pants are always sagging.

Quotes by Lisa Lopes

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.