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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.

Metal fans are just as compassionate and caring and tolerant as any other form of music fans are.

Quotes by Rob Halford

I just kind of wanted to do something where you don't just see 'Kardashian' everywhere.

Quotes by Rob Kardashian

Adventure is just bad planning.

Quotes by Roald Amundsen

Nowadays there are too many players who can't get a contract elsewhere, who come to England and just take the money.

Quotes by Rob Andrew

The political spin in Washington is revolting, just revolting. It's a callous political game.

Quotes by Rob Bishop

Commercials were too phony for me. I just didn't like selling products I didn't believe in.

Quotes by River Phoenix

Weezer isn't stuck in roles, so we just do what we want to do, what makes us excited.

Quotes by Rivers Cuomo

I don't think any of us like to be reduced to just one label.

Quotes by Riz Ahmed

Multiculturalism isn't just a buzzword; it's not just something to debate - I am multiculturalism.

Quotes by Riz Ahmed

Hollywood is an image. We project these fantasies on to it, but people are just people.

Quotes by Riz Ahmed

I love challenges. And that's just in life.

Quotes by RJ Cyler

Without creativity, I'd be just 'blah blah blah.'

Quotes by RJ Cyler

All I wanted was just what everybody else wants, you know, to be loved.

Quotes by Rita Hayworth

Hollywood called just as I crested thirty. My novels did not and still do not interest them, but my writing ability did.

Quotes by Rita Mae Brown

When it comes down to the music, it's just you and the microphone. It's not you and the record execs.

Quotes by Rita Ora

The worst thing is when a guy just looks awkward. It's not attractive.

Quotes by Rita Ora

You can tell an honest artist from one who's just given all their songs.

Quotes by Rita Ora

I just love dogs, and there really is no better companion than an animal.

Quotes by Rita Rudner

If you made a record, I'd probably pick out tracks that I like and download that. That's just how it is.

Quotes by Ringo Starr

If I could just get a piece of lemon, it'd be great.

Quotes by Rip Torn

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.