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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.

My dad was a fabulous role model. I wanted to be just like him.

Quotes by Bart Starr

I was fascinated by Harry Gilmer and wanted to learn to throw the ball just like him.

Quotes by Bart Starr

I was just one part of a great team.

Quotes by Bart Starr

I really think just the honor of playing on five championship teams in seven years is the best thing.

Quotes by Bart Starr

On average, since 9/11, the FBI reckons that just over 100,000 terrorism leads each year have come over the transom. Analysts and agents designate them as immediate, priority or routine, but the bureau says every one is covered.

Quotes by Barton Gellman

It was sort of his 'Brando' moment - his very 'method' moment. He just absorbed it and continued on.

Quotes by Barry Pepper

Casting directors now just see me as the hard-core sniper or prison guard.

Quotes by Barry Pepper

Let's just win it and go home.

Quotes by Barry Sanders

It wasn't about the money. I just wanted them to admit it was their fault.

Quotes by Barry Sheene

If it can be profitable to be green, that's just smart business.

Quotes by Barry Sternlicht

I like the condition of being an outsider, just passing through.

Quotes by Barry Unsworth

Most families had four, five brothers. But because it was just me and Darryl, we had to be twice as strong.

Quotes by Barry White

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

Quotes by Barry Bonds

Baseball is just my job.

Quotes by Barry Bonds

In the 60s, if you wanted to be an actor, you couldn't do just one thing.

Quotes by Barry Bostwick

I have a little dictaphone and if a sound takes my fancy or if a lyric comes to me in the middle of the night I'll just record it there and then.

Quotes by Barry Gibb

You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.

Quotes by Barry Goldwater

The laptop computer is a workhorse. The tablet is just a display.

Quotes by Barry Lam

When companies minimize their costs, they can spend more on R & D and marketing. It's just very logical.

Quotes by Barry Lam

There's just no quiet in Vegas.

Quotes by Barry Manilow

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.