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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.

When I read biographies, I'm only interested in the first few chapters. I'm not interested in when people become successful. I'm interested in what made them successful.

Quotes by Michael Eisner

The only things you regret are the things you don't do.

Quotes by Michael Curtiz

Only flies have true halteres. In fact, the scientific term for flies, 'diptera,' means 'two wings.' Most insects, including bees, have two pairs of wings for a total of four. In flies, the hindwing pairs have been transformed through evolution...

Quotes by Michael Dickinson

The message from national security experts and citizens around the world is clear: The only way to eliminate the global nuclear danger is to eliminate all nuclear weapons.

Quotes by Michael Douglas

I think the only boundaries are individual and personal. A writer should be free to write about anything he or she wants to, including the twin towers. I have made small references to 9/11 in my past two books.

Quotes by Michael Connelly

This whole thing's about development. Not only are we trying to develop players, we're trying to develop ourselves.

Quotes by Michael Cooper

Games are another place to find work, not only the voice stuff but in the motion capture stuff. It's exciting work.

Quotes by Michael Cudlitz

Before there was any talk of a movie, people would sometimes ask me what actors I would imagine playing these characters. And the only thing I could ever say is: I have such a clear idea of these characters that...

Quotes by Michael Cunningham

First of all, there's no mention of political parties in the Constitution, so you begin American history with not only no political conventions but also no parties.

Quotes by Michael Beschloss

Communities don't have rights. Only individuals in the community have rights.

Quotes by Michael Badnarik

Fast cars are my only vice.

Quotes by Michael Bay

It was only about sixty years ago that the expansion of the universe was first observed.

Quotes by Michael Behe

We've got a lot of work to do: not only on education, but on the economy, on our tax code, and on reducing our crushing debt.

Quotes by Michael Bennet

Running on different types of racetracks is challenging - not only for the drivers, but even more for the team members who have to make adjustments to the cars before each race.

Quotes by Michael Andretti

She not only expects the worst, but makes the worst of it when it happens.

Quotes by Michael Arlen

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

Quotes by Michael Aspel

Higher ebook prices only benefit one group: publishers.

Quotes by Michael A. Stackpole

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 16, 1923, the only child of Joel and Sylvia Miller.

Quotes by Merton Miller

People can have a long-term life plan only if they know their private property is secure.

Quotes by Mencius

My dance classes were open to anybody, my only stipulation was that they had to come to the class every day.

Quotes by Merce Cunningham

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.