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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.

Just to eat is a gift.

Quotes by Ferran Adria

I don't want to be just an average guy. I want to do whatever possible to win a lot of games. I'm a competitor.

Quotes by Felix Hernandez

Freedom is not just declared; it is exercised.

Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

AI cloud is just very, very nascent.

Quotes by Fei-Fei Li

I'm very persistent; I know the Internet very well, because I grew up on the Internet. I had Internet when there was just dial-up, and the Internet was my social outlet.

Quotes by Felicia Day

For the vlogging channel, I wanted to build the infrastructure and build up all the personalities in a way that felt like weren't just forcing the audience to watch everyone we have.

Quotes by Felicia Day

I came from a dance background, so that's what I did my whole teenage years. I was at the dance studio a lot. It just becomes your social scene and part of your life.

Quotes by Felicia Day

My goal with every show we put on Geek & Sundry is to make it that big of a success, not just within the video but within fandom itself.

Quotes by Felicia Day

A win for one is a win for all - and I'm not just saying that because Dumas did.

Quotes by Felicity Huffman

Just let your skin breathe.

Quotes by Felicity Huffman

You just have to take these opportunities when they come along. They're not that frequent; you'll get a really good script, oh, maybe once a year if you're lucky.

Quotes by Felicity Jones

I don't treasure things much - just people. And pets.

Quotes by Felicity Kendal

Heroes don't wear diapers. It's just not cool.

Quotes by Felix Baumgartner

I just like playing people.

Quotes by Faye Marsay

I just like doing my job.

Quotes by Faye Marsay

PG-13 horror, I just don't watch that.

Quotes by Fede Alvarez

When you're failing, there's a very powerful incentive to put ideology aside and just do what seems to work.

Quotes by Fareed Zakaria

I'm just pretty proud of myself.

Quotes by Farrah Abraham

I just really love business.

Quotes by Farrah Abraham

I'm actually a pretty upfront, honest person; if there's anything, I just confront it.

Quotes by Farrah Abraham

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.