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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.

To be honest , I looked at 'The Shining' as just doing another movie.

Quotes by Scatman Crothers

'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger?' In my case, I suppose it's not just a cliche.

Quotes by Saul Niguez

The MC has to be just that, a master in control. They can show no signs of weakness.

Quotes by Saul Williams

My staple food include Aloo gobhi ki sabji and yellow daal, and on Sundays I usually just have rajma chawal.

Quotes by Satish Kaushik

I wasn't that kid where if you told me 'No,' I was just going to do it anyway.

Quotes by Sasha Grey

I just followed the fun. I just followed the things I was really interested in, and it turned out to be what I needed to do.

Quotes by Sasheer Zamata

I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.

Quotes by Satchel Paige

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move.

Quotes by Satchel Paige

Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting.

Quotes by Sargent Shriver

When you have a good director, it's just wonderful.

Quotes by Sarita Choudhury

I just think of myself as a comedian, really.

Quotes by Sarah Silverman

There are as many Democrats that are guilty as Republicans and their spending habits. And the fact is, is that Washington is just broken.

Quotes by Sarah Steelman

I just get onstage and sing. I don't think about how I'm going to do it - it's too complicated.

Quotes by Sarah Vaughan

I just sing. I sing whatever I can.

Quotes by Sarah Vaughan

Basically, I just write whatever story grabs me rather than considering the genre.

Quotes by Sarah Pinborough

It would appear that I just love writing many different stories.

Quotes by Sarah Pinborough

I'm just a goofy, self-deprecating person.

Quotes by Sarah Rafferty

I just have mysteries in all my books, I think, whether it's a boy investigating or a girl. I have an enduring fascination with mysteries of all kinds.

Quotes by Sarah Rees Brennan

I'm thin-skinned in a way that's just dumb.

Quotes by Sarah Koenig

Deadlines are meant to be broken. And I just keep breaking them.

Quotes by Sarah McLachlan

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.