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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.

There are no perfect politicians - just as there are no perfect pastors or voters. We are all sinners in need of a Savior.

Quotes by Robert Jeffress

I actually just started home schooling. And it is great.

Quotes by Robert Iler

History is what we bring to it, not just the events themselves, but how we interpret those events.

Quotes by Robert Harris

I never dreamed I could build a $100 million company. I just happened to build a $1 million company that became a $5 million company, and so on.

Quotes by Robert Herjavec

It's huge just to get a game in the NBA Finals.

Quotes by Robert Horry

The Houston team I was on - we were just rolling. We just hit the right stride at the right moment. And the Lakers team, we were rolling again.

Quotes by Robert Horry

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure it just means you haven't succeeded yet.

Quotes by Robert H. Schuller

Acting on a good idea is better than just having a good idea.

Quotes by Robert Half

Why stop now when I'm just getting the hang of it?

Quotes by Robert Goulet

I do try to be resentful, I really do, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

Quotes by Robert Forster

I'm not really interested in music. Music is just a means of creating a magical state.

Quotes by Robert Fripp

I just wanted to be one of those actors who works at the National Theatre the whole time.

Quotes by Robert Emms

I did a lot of stuff before I became known for horror. I did a lot of small films in the '70s, in all kinds of styles. I worked with all kinds of people when I was just starting out:...

Quotes by Robert Englund

Halloween starts earlier and earlier, just like Christmas.

Quotes by Robert Englund

I just get involved in things when people come to me: I’m not a musician-slash-activist, that’s not the word.

Quotes by Robert Del Naja

I know very little about acting. I'm just an incredibly gifted faker.

Quotes by Robert Downey, Jr.

I think I've been lucky, being my frequent appearances on Court TV have brought to me another level than just the actor guy.

Quotes by Robert Downey, Jr.

When we made 'Primary,' it was just one camera. We were trying to make ourselves inconspicuous.

Quotes by Robert Drew

You just can't take a crash course to be a tango dancer in a movie.

Quotes by Robert Duvall

When I come up against the real world, I just vacillate.

Quotes by Robert Crumb

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.