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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've noticed that maybe my skin isn't as soft as it used to be when I was a younger. It's just not there anymore. I travel so much, and my skin gets so dry.

Quotes by Chrissy Teigen

Just being a model, you're not supposed to speak ever, really.

Quotes by Chrissy Teigen

If I want mashed potatoes, I make cauliflower mashed potatoes, which taste exactly the same. I basically just take all of my cravings and make them low carb.

Quotes by Chrissy Teigen

I don't use a wallet. My money is just free-flowing in my bag.

Quotes by Christa B. Allen

If anything, the overriding emotion is gonna just be excitement.

Quotes by Christa McAuliffe

Hollywood's just not funny.

Quotes by Chris Rock

I'm severely overrated. I'm just above a hack.

Quotes by Chris Rock

I'm severely overrated. I'm just above a hack. That should be the name of my new DVD: 'Chris Rock: Slightly Above Hack'.

Quotes by Chris Rock

I think racism is unacceptable and should not be stood for. It is not an issue just in Italy, it is around the world.

Quotes by Chris Smalling

I just try to do my best and try to be a part of the team.

Quotes by Chris Smalling

I just have to make sure that, whenever an opportunity arises, I keep taking them.

Quotes by Chris Smalling

I just want to do my best.

Quotes by Chris Smalling

I don't just write letters. I write laws.

Quotes by Chris Smith

In many ways, I think about the possibility that there could still be a Yes in 100 or 200 years from now, just like a live symphony orchestra.

Quotes by Chris Squire

I do have a vague recollection of reviving the cover of The Beatles' 'Every Little Thing,' but I don't know if that was just our riffing on it in rehearsal. I don't think we ever did it actually in the...

Quotes by Chris Squire

I just did not get on at my school. It completely failed to inspire me.

Quotes by Chris Toumazou

I'm not a perfectionist. I'm just very observant.

Quotes by Chris Van Allsburg

I can dunk! I can dunk, and not just in NBA Live.

Quotes by Chris Paul

You can't have a movie that's just 'Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom' constantly - you have to breathe.

Quotes by Chris Pontius

Just be comfortable with who you are.

Quotes by Chris Pratt

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.