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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.

I do only one film at a time.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

Only a good actor has an edge over a weak actor. A hardworking actor has an edge over a lazy actor. Nationality has nothing to do with it.

Quotes by Mahira Khan

The only thing I wanted to do in my music is be human and communicate all the aspects of that, which often means being vulnerable.

Quotes by Maggie Rogers

Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.

Quotes by Magnus Carlsen

I find it slightly absurd that the only thing we consume more of than water is concrete.

Quotes by Magnus Larsson

The only thing we lack for even faster growth is more capital.

Quotes by Magnus Larsson

Oregon is the only state in the union that facilitates suicide.

Quotes by Maggie Gallagher

I guess I only work with versatile rappers, chameleons like Guilty Simpson, J Dilla, and Doom.

Quotes by Madlib

People only know me for what they've heard, but that only represents about 10 percent of what I've done.

Quotes by Madlib

I only have 'yes' men around me. Who needs 'no' men?

Mae West

I only like two kinds of men, domestic and imported.

Mae West

I only have room to do things that I have a love for in my life.

Quotes by Mae Whitman

Not only is self-regulation largely a fantasy, but repeated scandals across multiple industries have proved that companies are fundamentally incapable of self-regulating for the greater good.

Quotes by Maelle Gavet

'Twin Peaks' was huge. I mean, it changed television; it was a huge hit, and it only went a season and a half. So that teaches you immediately that you just enjoy it for the time that you do it.

Quotes by Madchen Amick

I grew up in a small town, I was the only redhead other than my brother.

Quotes by Madelaine Petsch

Money often determines not only who gets elected, but what gets done. Which voices do lawmakers listen to, the banks or home owners, coal companies, or asthma sufferers, the CEOs or the unemployed?

Quotes by Madeleine M. Kunin

I like the fact you can spend two hours setting up a scene that will only last a couple of seconds. And I like just sitting around and dozing between scenes!

Quotes by Mackenzie Crook

My son thinks I'm hilarious, but he's only 1.

Quotes by Mackenzie Crook

The trouble with conservatives is that too many of them come to Washington thinking they are going to drain the swamp, only to discover that Washington is a hot tub.

Quotes by M. Stanton Evans

After the Tiananmen Massacre, I felt compelled not only to continue writing but to actively resist the restrictions placed on freedom of speech. I set up the publishing company in Hong Kong, with offices in Shenzhen in mainland China, and...

Quotes by Ma Jian

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.