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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 just worked with Sofia Coppola and that was amazing. I learned so much from her. I can't even describe how much fun I had.

Quotes by Elle Fanning

I like Jodie Foster and then Meryl Streep. They're just, like, the greatest ever.

Quotes by Elle Fanning

I just love playing live.

Quotes by Elle King

I don't like people who are just takers.

Quotes by Elle King

I just really respond to comics. I find it a really exciting medium.

Quotes by Ellen Forney

Bullies are just frightened people.

Quotes by Elizabeth Strout

I'm just not very good at glamour... It doesn't come easily to me.

Quotes by Elize Du Toit

I don't see myself as a pop star, just a singer.

Quotes by Ella Henderson

Mustard saw my Instagram probably, like, August of 2015. He just reached out to me by DM on Instagram.

Quotes by Ella Mai

I was a spooky kid; that was just my nature.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marvel

Personally, I don't want to do theater that's very stylish, when it's just stories on stage that are basically the same as TV or film.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marvel

I just love the idea of doing an all-female play on Broadway.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marvel

I can't just sit around thinking how lucky I am.

Quotes by Elizabeth McGovern

I just need to figure out how to grow without compromising.

Quotes by Elizabeth Olsen

Kissing in films, it's just another thing you have to do. It kind of becomes as technical as how to open a door, really.

Quotes by Elizabeth Debicki

I'm not just a cuckolded wife.

Quotes by Elizabeth Edwards

County jails used to be just stopovers for inmates headed to state prisons. But as Arkansas' state facilities have reached capacity, jails are increasingly being used to hold prisoners long term.

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

I guess my diction just isn't very good.

Quotes by Elizabeth Fraser

If I ever complain about yachting around the Mediterranean with Madonna, who I just idolized as a child, I should be slapped across the face.

Quotes by Elizabeth Banks

I do try to eat healthy, and I find that's easiest when I just avoid the Doritos aisle at the grocery store.

Quotes by Elizabeth Banks

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.