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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.

When Dick Avedon died, I was so upset that I just started painting.

Quotes by China Machado

I have an addictive personality. I was addicted to computer games... and then all that obsessive nature just piled into music.

Quotes by Chet Faker

Every Vacation movie didn't just make the studio money. They each made the studio a lot of money.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

I just went into this business for laughs. I guess I don't mind being an actor so much now.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

There was a whole slew of 'Cops and Robbersons,' just films that didn't measure up, that didn't stand for anything comedically. They were purely for a paycheck.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

It was pretty clear that I was a funny guy, just as a guy.

Quotes by Chevy Chase

Let's be real: It's just TV; it's just entertainment.

Quotes by Chi McBride

Cheryl and spiders: It kind of just goes together now.

Quotes by Cheryl Hayashi

I want to be known as someone who develops individuals, not just companies.

Quotes by Cheryl Yeoh

They thought they were identifying a set of behaviours, but yeah, they just wanted to have an answer.

Quotes by Chester Brown

I'm just doing what my conscience asks me to do.

Quotes by Chen Guangcheng

I am just focusing on one match at a time.

Quotes by Chen Long

We're all from China, and whoever wins, it's OK - I just try my best.

Quotes by Chen Long

Even though my approach is slightly different, the Luke Cage of 'Jessica Jones' is no stranger to the Luke Cage of Marvel's 'Luke Cage.' It's really a continuation to a certain extent. It's just got a little different flavor, but...

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

I'm just the worst little Buddhist in town.

Quotes by Cher

I still am very street - I just have nicer clothes. I'm not ashamed of that.

Quotes by Cheryl Cole

I just don't get boys; I don't really get men.

Quotes by Cheryl Cole

Just about every Latin American country has sent players to the big leagues, from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

Memory is a fiction we tell ourselves: just a piece of the truth.

Quotes by Chelsea Cain

I was working full-time and going to school at night and on the weekends. It was just crazy.

Quotes by Chelsea Clinton

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.