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Only Quotes

On narrowed choices and the one option that remains.

The word 'only' frames very different ideas here: a single film genre praised for its originality, a physicist's account of shifting foundations, and a stated view on Cold War-era power struggles across Europe. For more, see our Life quotes.

The only way to do something in depth is to work hard.

Quotes by Miuccia Prada

Government does not create jobs, it only creates the conditions that make jobs more or less likely.

Quotes by Mitch Daniels

If only I'd stayed on the West Coast, I might have made something of myself.

Quotes by Mitch Kapor

The president feels not only do we need to change these rogue regimes, but even our friendly allies, who really basically have, sort of, benign dictatorships, need to get with the program if they want to have long-term security and...

Quotes by Mitch McConnell

People are only mean when they're threatened, and that's what our culture does. That's what our economy does.

Quotes by Mitch Albom

I seem to have very few casual readers, only passionate and appreciative ones.

Quotes by Mitch Albom

Confidence was the backbone of my upbringing. I was an only child, so I was spoilt, loved, and given an enormous amount of confidence by my parents.

Quotes by Miriam Margolyes

'Irma Voth' is my sixth book, but it's only the third time I've featured Mennonite settings and characters.

Quotes by Miriam Toews

My professional career only began at 21, really.

Quotes by Miroslav Klose

I can only repeat, I would never compare myself to Gerd Muller.

Quotes by Miroslav Klose

The United Nations has an irreplaceable role in dealing with global issues. While other international bodies play important roles, the U.N. is the only truly global arena where we can achieve results for the global good.

Quotes by Miroslav Lajcak

An erratum is a correction inserted into a book after publication. It's a nice thing to collect because you can't go after them, you just come upon them. In 25 years I've only found about 12.

Quotes by Miranda July

Women writers are often conflated with their narrators - as if we can't consciously construct fictional worlds from the ground up and can only write diary entries.

Quotes by Miranda July

It's only at this age that I can say the word 'art' without flinching.

Quotes by Mira Nair

Although there's a stigma that you learn only until a certain point, and then you just maintain, for me to learn the triple axel at 24 goes to show that anything's possible.

Quotes by Mirai Nagasu

The only thing I can expect from myself is to learn from each competition and improve.

Quotes by Mirai Nagasu

The only person really at risk at any of my talks is me.

Quotes by Milo Yiannopoulos

Visas represent one bureaucratic obstacle, so to say and, if removed, might increase the inflow of Russian money into the Czech economy. And not only Russian money, but Russian tourists, Russian entrepreneurs and so on.

Quotes by Milos Zeman

The only holiday of independence which I can never leave out is the celebration of the independence of the Jewish State of Israel.

Quotes by Milos Zeman

I admire personalities. Some politicians who are only great mice are just persons.

Quotes by Milos Zeman

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects do the "Only" quotes on this page cover?
The quotes touch on horror as a film genre that blends experimental technique into the mainstream, geopolitical strategy around balance of power in Europe, and reflections on the empirical foundations of science and modern physics.
Is there a quote here about horror movies?
Yes, one discusses horror as one of the only genres able to weave abstract, experimental filmmaking techniques into mainstream cinema, noting that creating something genuinely spooky takes particular skill.
Does this page include anything about geopolitics?
Yes, one quote discusses the balance of power in Eurasia from an Anglo-American perspective, weighing the choice of aligning with a Western Europe against Russia.
Is there a quote here about science and physics?
Yes, two touch on this - one on how scientific concepts are drawn from empirical data, and another on how the "foundations of physics have started moving" as modern physics developed, unsettling older assumptions. For more thoughtful, reflective lines, see Life or Good.
Is this page more scientific and political than personal?
Yes, these particular quotes lean intellectual and analytical rather than personal. For more everyday, relatable quotes, try Like or Me.

You can also browse our Good quotes and Like quotes for lighter reflections.