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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 am just enjoying the attention I am getting. It has been very overwhelming.

Quotes by Saqib Saleem

I never played coffee shops; I just played a lot of coffee shop-sized venues. I took every venue I could get my hands on.

Quotes by Sara Bareilles

It's so easy to just rip someone's work apart.

Quotes by Sara Bareilles

Clients do not expect the infrastructure to be any less reliable just because the service is being delivered from an offshore location; thus, the uptime requirements justify the expense.

Quotes by Sanjay Kumar

I was greatly influenced by 'The Goons' and 'Monty Python' reconstituting what comedy was - it could come from a funny word, not just a set up and a pay-off. I liked the zaniness; they were satirical, slightly saucy and...

Quotes by Sanjeev Bhaskar

I just talk, and I guess some of my views came out.

Quotes by Sandy Duncan

I just did what the script demanded from me in 'Uyir.' I felt it was indeed a challenging role for me.

Quotes by Sangeetha Krish

We need variations, variations in not just attempt but in flickers' attempts as well. I mean, a flicker needs to use different angles, pace to keep the opposition defence guessing.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

I don't just want to be a drag-flicker. I want to be become a complete hockey player.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

I'm trying to appeal to the disenfranchised everybody, not just specifically gay.

Quotes by Sandra Bernhard

A number of things in 'Dhalgren' are just meant to function as mysteries. They're mysteries when the book begins, and they're mysteries when the book ends.

Quotes by Samuel R. Delany

God makes stars. I just produce them.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn

A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn

The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.

Quotes by Samuel Butler

Opinions have vested interests just as men have.

Quotes by Samuel Butler

I do not regret the part I have taken in a cause so just and interesting to mankind.

Quotes by Samuel Adams

Obviously, the goal is just to keep working and not run out of it.

Quotes by Samara Weaving

You have to go with it and be a bit of a poser on photoshoots. You're embarrassed at first, but you just have to deal with it.

Quotes by Samara Weaving

Actors are seen as celebrities, but they're just real people with families.

Quotes by Sami Gayle

Chex mix is this wonderful crunch that you just can't get enough of.

Quotes by Samin Nosrat

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.