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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'm not really the type to jump into a $20 million film just to do it.

Quotes by Sean Baker

My family thought the fascination with acting was just another fad.

Quotes by Sean Bean

Ultimately, anything is just what you make of it.

Quotes by Scott Tolzien

Sometimes you have to delete characters from a scene just to keep from overcrowding the image.

Quotes by Scott Westerfeld

We felt like we just got surrounded by this community of friends.

Quotes by Scott Wolf

I was emotionally and spiritually dried up, so I was just searching for God.

Quotes by Scott Stapp

I guess chemistry is just another word for love.

Quotes by Scott Thompson

If comedy duos don't like each other, it just won't work.

Quotes by Scott Thompson

I don't just want to be another cog in the gears of Hollywood.

Quotes by Scott Porter

What is it about a zombie that appeals to me? I don't know. Maybe that it's just the most possible - I don't know - of all the supernatural entities.

Quotes by Scott Ian

My goal as a puzzle designer is to create a meaningful experience for the player, not just 'I solved it.'

Quotes by Scott Kim

I never understood actors who could just wait around.

Quotes by Scott Eastwood

I'm a third generation Californian, and there's a lot of talented, good-looking guys in California, so I'm just happy to be working and lucky to be working.

Quotes by Scott Eastwood

Taxes are just too high - that's obviously a priority.

Quotes by Scott Garrett

I love poetry - just to read it and be around it.

Quotes by Scott Glenn

I grew up in Southern California, so there is just a part of me that is a Hollywood rocker.

Quotes by Scott Borchetta

I just love women.

Quotes by Scott Caan

Technology is similarly just a catalyst at times for fundamental forces already present.

Quotes by Scott Cook

Generally, I've found that a heckler in an improv audience is just enjoying the show so much that they want to be in it.

Quotes by Scott Adsit

I just adored working with Woody. He was more than I could have ever dreamed of. I'd do it a million times over.

Quotes by Scarlett Johansson

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.