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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 want to do more films - not just comedies, because I really want to show my range.

Quotes by Lil Rel Howery

I'm just doing me, and to me, that's what got me this far.

Quotes by Lil Uzi Vert

I really didn't want to rap; I was just a regular kid.

Quotes by Lil Uzi Vert

I just take rock songs and mix it with hip-hop and a little bit of R&B.

Quotes by Lil Uzi Vert

All my friends were rappers, so I just thought I might as well take a shot at it.

Quotes by Lil Xan

I want to have a storefront here in Los Angeles. I want people to be able to come here and connect - not just with me, but with each other.

Quotes by Lil Xan

I'm a techno moron. I need help just to plug in my video camera.

Quotes by Libba Bray

I just love engaging a live audience - I love that.

Quotes by Lidia Bastianich

I was always a good athlete. I just gave up on football.

Quotes by Lil B

I just want to be that to my children. The ultimate father.

Quotes by Lil Baby

But let's just say, I'm Irish. I grew up in the 1950s. Religion had a very tight iron fist.

Quotes by Liam Neeson

Let's just say I haven't been keeping up the Gary Barlow persona; I've let loose.

Quotes by Liam Payne

I'm not just coming here for a payday. I'm not an old guy at the end of my career looking for a payday. I've got a title to keep.

Quotes by Liam Smith

I was a student at Peking University for close to a decade, while a so-called 'knowledge explosion' was rapidly expanding. I was searching for not just knowledge, but also to mold a temperament, to cultivate a scholarly outlook.

Quotes by Li Keqiang

I just feel exciting.

Quotes by Li Na

I just keep fighting and try to be the last one standing.

Quotes by Li Na

I have learned that champions aren't just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits.

Quotes by Lewis Howes

I toyed with the idea of pursuing a career as a lawyer just because I like to argue.

Quotes by Lexa Doig

For me, there's bands like Frightened Rabbit and The View, and they've all had that Scottish accent. It's just class to hear it.

Quotes by Lewis Capaldi

I'm just a wee, chubby boy that happens to sing songs.

Quotes by Lewis Capaldi

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.