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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.

Lyrics can't do what they do - or should do - when you're creating a musical with rock lyrics. There's plenty of room for rock musicals, just not all rock musicals.

Quotes by Harold Prince

I wouldn't want to be just pigeonholed as an extravagant director.

Quotes by Harold Prince

Everybody has a Bill Murray story. He just punishes people for reasons they can't figure out.

Quotes by Harold Ramis

The movie 'Vacation' had a whole different ending. They never even got to the amusement park, Wallyworld, at the end of 'Vacation.' The last 20 minutes of the film was entirely different - and bombed so badly that the audience...

Quotes by Harold Ramis

I love the convenience of a protein shake, and not just for after a workout.

Quotes by Harley Pasternak

I started D.J.-ing my first year of college just for fun and to pay bills.

Quotes by Harley Viera-Newton

What makes Gucci Mane Gucci Mane is like what made Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra - it's just him. He's trap's Frank Sinatra.

Quotes by Harmony Korine

One of the writers I most admire is Hilary Mantel because in the middle of her career, she just changed paths entirely and became just a totally different novelist.

Quotes by Hanya Yanagihara

A lot of songs you write are just for exercise - just pencil sharpeners.

Quotes by Harlan Howard

'Curvy' is just a polite way of saying 'fat.'

Quotes by Hannah Simone

Football just isn't that complicated.

Quotes by Hank Stram

Sometimes I would buy two of the same thing just to give my friends.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

The future doesn't just happen. We are building it, and we are building it all the time.

Quotes by Hannah Fry

My brain is just so busy. I'm inattentive; I'm a daydreamer: the space cadet kind.

Quotes by Hannah Gadsby

Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution.

Quotes by Hank Aaron

Social Security is not just another government spending program. It is a promise from generation to generation.

Quotes by Hank Johnson

Beauty is not just physical.

Quotes by Halle Berry

I didn't even realize I was writing songs - I thought I was just being witty and sarcastic.

Quotes by Halsey

I have Tom Ford, Gucci, Saint Laurent, McQueen, and odd pieces that I've just acquired because I happened to have come across them and felt they have some historical resonance.

Quotes by Hamish Bowles

I literally in the New York flea market - just when I was despairing of ever having a great serendipitous find - found a 1926 Chanel.

Quotes by Hamish Bowles

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.