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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's something about light field photography that's just magical.

Quotes by Ren Ng

I just love taking pictures.

Quotes by Ren Ng

I only came to Paris with the intention of showing what I thought was strong and beautiful. It just so happened that my notion was different from everybody else's.

Quotes by Rei Kawakubo

Nobody should be surprised that Republicans vote for Republican policy. Just like Democrats vote for Democrat policy.

Quotes by Reid Ribble

It's so fun to just slip on different hats and play different characters, even if it's just for a minute.

Quotes by Reid Scott

I have no message of hate. I do not attack any religion. I just preach Jesus.

Quotes by Reinhard Bonnke

Babe Ruth was great. I'm just lucky.

Quotes by Reggie Jackson

The Knicks left me open a lot of times the last time we played them, and I was just making sure I took the shots that were there.

Quotes by Reggie Lewis

It used to be you a needed a true center to win championships, but now the point guard position holds just as much weight.

Quotes by Reggie Miller

Real people - everyone is not just one thing.

Quotes by Reed Morano

I'm just chatty. But I do express my opinion.

Quotes by Reese Witherspoon

I'm a sports fan. I'm not just an athlete who plays football.

Quotes by Reggie Bush

If you just sit on what you've created, chances are you're not going to be around much longer.

Quotes by Reggie Fils-Aime

I kind of grew up just watching Dew Tour and X-Games.

Quotes by Red Gerard

I'm just the same as anybody else now. To get TB again, I'd have to go out and catch a whole new case of it. Let's forget about it. I'm a ballplayer.

Quotes by Red Schoendienst

I was always doing an independent kind of move while I was still with a label. They just stamped it.

Quotes by Redman

We can't just depend on this rap game.

Quotes by Redman

I'm just tryin' to do get-on-the-road music so I can go on tour.

Quotes by Redman

Every album I just try to step it up. I don't try to overdo myself, overpower myself.

Quotes by Redman

The whole 'Muddy Waters' title is not about things look or how deep it can get or it can be. It's just the slouchiness of the album.

Quotes by Redman

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.