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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.

Basically, I learned to read by reading 'Peanuts,' just wanting to know what they were saying.

Quotes by Stephan Pastis

My biggest thing to say is just don't worry about money.

Quotes by Stella Maeve

I love yoga. I'll film a class with my teacher, bring my mat with me, and just do it anywhere.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

If I wasn't a model, I don't know what I'd do, but I would be working just as hard at whatever it was.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

I have a trainer, so i just go see him whenever I can.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

I've bleached my brows and things like that, but otherwise, I just let them be.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

My family have always been supportive of my career, whether it's the highs of the World Cup or when I was just starting out.

Quotes by Steph Houghton

Life is just an ongoing process.

Quotes by Stefanie Powers

I'm a man, I'm not just a fashion designer.

Quotes by Stefano Gabbana

I knew that maybe I couldn't be playing again, but I just wanted to get in physical shape.

Quotes by Steffi Graf

I just want to get better all around and contribute more.

Quotes by Stefon Diggs

Sports isn't just a part of life. It's not life itself.

Quotes by Stedman Graham

I think in 1991, when Jimmy got to the semifinals, it was just incredible all of the people coming out.

Quotes by Stefan Edberg

Calling on each molecule one by one? No way. I just told all of them to be quiet - except for a selected few.

Quotes by Stefan Hell

I was dissatisfied just being an actor.

Quotes by Stanley Tucci

I would rather just do the things I want to do.

Quotes by Stanley Tucci

I don't do albums for album sales. I just do it as a conversation piece and a business card.

Quotes by Statik Selektah

Strength is leading when you just don't want to lead.

Quotes by Stanley A. McChrystal

Usually when I wielded a hockey stick, it meant somebody was going to get hurt. This is just a friendly match.

Quotes by Stan Mikita

When a pitcher's throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry side like I do.

Quotes by Stan Musial

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.