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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 never watch anything I do. I really would rather just not know at all how I come across.

Quotes by Sophie Okonedo

I trained at RADA, then went into the theatre, but TV is like starting at the bottom again. I have just been learning.

Quotes by Sophie Rundle

I haven't just been swanning around Hollywood, you know.

Quotes by Sophie Rundle

I got a record deal with Sony, and I really just put acting aside. But it's a love.

Quotes by Sophie B. Hawkins

I would never have got involved in something that just meant turning up at eight and leaving at five.

Quotes by Sophie Dahl

I'm a little bit allergic to the whole brand thing to be honest but maybe it's just happening around me and I'm not really aware of it.

Quotes by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Two premature babies was not a genetic thing; we were just unlucky.

Quotes by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Physical exercise and sport is not just about sport; it's about self-care and self-care is a gift for life.

Quotes by Sophie Gregoire Trudeau

I got married six weeks ago. It's just a sweet thing. I haven't got a better word for it. It's an enormous amount of sweetness.

Quotes by Sonya Walger

Any time you cast an actor, you don't just cast that actor; you cast all their other performances as well.

Quotes by Sonya Walger

People just deserve to be treated with kindness.

Quotes by Sophia Bush

I just don't want to fail, to be honest.

Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams

I was never going to be a rocket scientist. But I found the field that I was blessed to be able to do, and I just put my whole effort into that.

Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams

I don't like confrontation; I just like to sing.

Quotes by Sondra Radvanovsky

Just as the development of earth art and installation art stemmed from the idea of taking art out of the galleries, the basis of my involvement with public art is a continuation of wall drawings.

Quotes by Sol LeWitt

I wanted a choker, and couldn't find one I liked, so I thought, 'I'll just make it.'

Quotes by Sofia Boutella

When I preaches, I has just one text to preach from, an' I always preaches from this one. My text is, 'When I found Jesus.'

Quotes by Sojourner Truth

I've heard that I'm 'the future of tennis.' But that's all just random stuff.

Quotes by Sloane Stephens

I always have applesauce in my fridge, and when traveling I take protein bars just in case I get hungry. They're my go-to snack.

Quotes by Sloane Stephens

I always felt just that I didn't fit into certain groups.

Quotes by Slowthai

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.