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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.

War is just a racket... I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else.

Quotes by Smedley Butler

Out of war nations acquire additional territory, if they are victorious. They just take it. This newly acquired territory promptly is exploited by the few - the selfsame few who wrung dollars out of blood in the war. The general...

Quotes by Smedley Butler

There's racism everywhere in the world; it's not just Sweden, it's everywhere, but other than that I had a pretty okay upbringing.

Quotes by Snoh Aalegra

I've taken singing lessons since I was young, just to work on technique.

Quotes by Skylar Laine

We had a really vast music collection and I was raised around rock'n'roll, it's just the way it was.

Quotes by Slash

And to turn it into rap wasn't too difficult besides just rhymin' the last words of each line.

Quotes by Slick Rick

I've always been a people-watcher, and as an actor, later, I just mined all those little details.

Quotes by Sissy Spacek

Just about every town in Texas has a beauty pageant. Ours was called The Dogwood Fiesta. I was in one of those. I played the guitar and sang - and lost.

Quotes by Sissy Spacek

For a while, I just sang at a steakhouse. I would go from table to table and really just survived on tips.

Quotes by Sissy Spacek

I just keep on playing what I love.

Quotes by Sivamani

The Native American side was tragic. It's just unbelievable what has happened to them.

Quotes by Skeet Ulrich

I haven't just come up with a hit - I'm not like a one-hit-wonder - I've been here for ages. No one is questioning my ability, so just enjoy the wave, spread the wave.

Quotes by Skepta

Do, What you're going to do in longevity. Not just what happens tomorrow.

Quotes by Skitch Henderson

From what I hear, everyone who does a Marvel movie gets a three-picture deal. I'll be Sam Jackson's stand-in. I'll do eight pictures for Marvel, and then I'll just do indies. Marvel can pay for my indie career.

Quotes by Sinqua Walls

I never belonged anywhere. I just felt like a creature from another planet.

Quotes by Siobhan Fahey

After 'Return Of The Bumpasaurus' in '96, I just got away from music for, like, a year. Literally, I think I produced two songs in a year. I was totally kicking it, running around.

Quotes by Sir Mix-a-Lot

I tried writing adult romances, but it just didn't fit my voice.

Quotes by Simone Elkeles

As for making video comedy, pretty much anyone can do it. When I got started, I just filmed it with my webcam and used iMovie to edit the video, which I still use.

Quotes by Simone Giertz

A lot of my self-worth is based on what I do. And if you take that away I just mope.

Quotes by Simone Giertz

Discovering witnesses is just as important as catching criminals.

Quotes by Simon Wiesenthal

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.