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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 a media darling. I'm not on the cover of all these magazines. I just quietly do my thing.

Quotes by Sarah McLachlan

When I sing, it's just... comfort is a stupid word, but it is.

Quotes by Sarah McLachlan

I tend to be... they say 'workaholic,' which I just find to be 'motivated.'

Quotes by Sarah Hay

A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit!

Quotes by Sarah Jessica Parker

I do Pilates two to three times a week if I'm lucky. Usually just two.

Quotes by Sarah Clarke

I was so thrilled that I was having a girl, because I just am so girly myself, but I think the teenage years are going to be very interesting.

Quotes by Sarah Dessen

I just started to put texting and phones in my books. I want my books to be read 20 years from now; I don't want them to be dated.

Quotes by Sarah Dessen

Having the vote is just symbolic. There are still many issues on which women don't have any right and, in many countries, where women are given very very few rights.

Quotes by Sarah Gavron

It has to be 'The Piano' by Jane Campion. It inspired me to pursue my dream to direct. It is not just my favorite woman-directed film - it is my favorite film.

Quotes by Sarah Gavron

There's things you just don't ask, because if you did, the interview would be over very quickly.

Quotes by Sarah Bradford

I do a lot of revising on paper. Sometimes I think I should just write longhand - what I type reads very different once I print it out.

Quotes by Sara Shepard

I've read a lot of fiction from writers just starting out, and the dialogue is a little bit forced, or it's almost too teenager-y, or too slang-y or putting too much technology or trends in there. I try to stay...

Quotes by Sara Shepard

I was just over high school, and I was kind of artsy.

Quotes by Sara Shepard

I did steal socks, but I got caught... don't shoplift, anyone - don't do it! You're just gonna get caught.

Quotes by Sara Shepard

There are varied experiences of overweight women throughout the country; there's not just one experience.

Quotes by Sarah Baker

I want to inspire and educate people and just be an Aladdin's cave for the magpie crafters that are already out there.

Quotes by Sara Davies

I am incredibly passionate about craft but am just as passionate about supporting local craft companies.

Quotes by Sara Davies

I think there is just a vein of humanity that really loves animals and really loves to read about them.

Quotes by Sara Gruen

So I don't think of myself as just a musician at all, I think of myself as an artist.

Quotes by Santigold

Anyway, I'd get bored with just doing music!

Quotes by Santigold

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.