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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.

Acompli is just a great example of a fabulous app.

Quotes by Peggy Johnson

I grew up in a big, blended Irish Catholic family just outside of Los Angeles.

Quotes by Peggy Johnson

I don't know what directing actors is all about apart from just casting well and then shaping their performances a bit, you know.

Quotes by Pawel Pawlikowski

I sometimes got distracted easily and allowed my mind to wander when I needed to be focused. It's quite subtle, really, and just being aware of it helps.

Quotes by Payne Stewart

For me, the other thing is not just a strong sense of spirituality.

Quotes by Peabo Bryson

We all have a past; it's just that my past is out there for all to see.

Quotes by Pauly Shore

We're just delighted that management has come around to my way of thinking.

Quotes by Paula Zahn

I wash my hair once a week. If it gets stinky in between, I just dry-shampoo it.

Quotes by Paulina Porizkova

A book might be written on the injustice of the just.

Quotes by Pauline Kael

If you're going to play a prostitute, you can't be too squeamish about that sort of thing. It's just part of the job, since the role requires it.

Quotes by Paula Malcomson

I try not to have too many opinions; I just marvel at the world we live in.

Quotes by Paula Patton

'Hudson Valley Ballers' is just the joy of my life.

Quotes by Paula Pell

I prefer just a women's race. It's a totally different game mentally.

Quotes by Paula Radcliffe

Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.

Quotes by Paula Radcliffe

First Fruits is more than just an offering... it's a principle.

Quotes by Paula White

History is just littered with problems that were solved that were supposed to be impossible.

Quotes by Paul Wolfowitz

A modern audience is capable of processing just so much information because they're used to visual media that's on overload.

Quotes by Paul W. S. Anderson

I'd like to live on horseback and just be a cowboy.

Quotes by Paul Walker

There's a lot of guys that just get comfortable with their positions and rest on their laurels. I had to earn my way.

Quotes by Paul Walker

I could take you for a walk on the beach and I could point out just about any creature and give you their Latin names.

Quotes by Paul Walker

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.