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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'm glad I'm a comedian. Otherwise, my life would just be a series of undocumented low points.

Quotes by Kyle Kinane

I've been known to just pass out instantaneously, like, anywhere.

Quotes by Kurt Vile

It's not being marketed as a gay show by a gay person. It's just Ellen DeGeneres.

Quotes by Kyan Douglas

What I really wanted was to perform. So if it took four world titles or one Olympic medal, I just wanted so badly to be able to perform. So it doesn't hinder me sleeping at night that I don't have...

Quotes by Kurt Browning

The Daytona 500 is a big race, and Darlington is just as big of an event, and a lot of people get excited for it.

Quotes by Kurt Busch

It's just that fun atmosphere, working on the car, being with the guys. This is exactly what I needed.

Quotes by Kurt Busch

I'm a writer. I just love telling stories.

Quotes by Kurt Busiek

I've often thought that Obama should come out in favor of oxygen, just to see how many right-wingers keel over from holding their breath for too long.

Quotes by Kurt Eichenwald

It's gonna be short if it's news; put it at the top. Style's not an issue, just make it news.

Quotes by Kurt Loder

I was in college for two years, and just hated it in the '60s.

Quotes by Kurt Loder

And that's very important, too, 'cause a lot of people just assume everyone's a Democrat, or everyone's a Republican or whatever, and they're not. And that's a really important thing to adhere to.

Quotes by Kurt Loder

I don't like to have gimmicks. I don't like to have gadgets and stuff. I just like to go out there and entertain the fans by wrestling.

Quotes by Kurt Angle

When I met my wife, I was 24. Obviously, she wasn't my wife. She was just a girl. I made her my wife later on.

Quotes by Kristoffer Polaha

I never expected 'Theen Maar' to have such a great opening. Pawan Kalyan is a huge star in Tollywood, but for me, it's just my second film.

Quotes by Kriti Kharbanda

I'm just grateful that my parents still love each other.

Quotes by Kristin Gore

I guess I'll just slip into the studio after the next time with the Muses, and then just keel over and die.

Quotes by Kristin Hersh

I just try to take it as it comes. One autograph at a time.

Quotes by Kristanna Loken

I connect with an aura, with energy. And if the person with whom I connect happens to be a female, that's just the way it is.

Quotes by Kristanna Loken

What was previously perceived as nerdy is now viewed as original. What I like about nerdiness, geekiness, is it doesn't really matter what you're into - it just means you're not a follower.

Quotes by Kristen Bell

A lot of auditions are not fun; they're just a necessary evil, and, if you're lucky, you have a few moments that are fun.

Quotes by Kristen Connolly

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.