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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.

A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.

Quotes by Lawrence G. Lovasik

It is just as cowardly to judge an absent person as it is wicked to strike a defenseless one. Only the ignorant and narrow-minded gossip, for they speak of persons instead of things.

Quotes by Lawrence G. Lovasik

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.

Quotes by Lawrence G. Lovasik

Of all the Jedis I saw in the film, Yoda's the only one I like.

Quotes by Lawrence Halprin

The only thing that I have is the truth, so the only thing I fear is a lie.

Quotes by Laurieann Gibson

The Constitution grants only Congress - not the president - the power 'to borrow money on the credit of the United States.'

Quotes by Laurence Tribe

The only stuff I don't like are Broadway musicals. I hate them. I don't even like to talk about it. I can't bear musicals.

Quotes by Laurie Anderson

'Contagion' should serve as a wake-up call not only about the germs, but perhaps more importantly about the frailty of governance, nationally and worldwide.

Quotes by Laurie Garrett

So much of writing is done alone in a room in sweatpants, with only the Internet for company.

Quotes by Lauren Weisberger

It only takes two seconds of your life to say, 'I don't agree with white supremacy. I don't agree with homophobia.'

Quotes by Lauren Mayberry

One of the most common misconceptions about Olympic sports is that they only happen at the Olympics.

Quotes by Lauren Gibbs

Growing up an only child with a single parent is probably why I'm an actor.

Quotes by Lauren Graham

When I do theatre in New York, I typically only get cast in comedy.

Quotes by Lauren Ashley Carter

My mum was my inspiration. As cliche as that sounds, she was the reason that we started. She chose cycling to lose weight. I was only eight at the time, so I just followed what my mum did.

Quotes by Laura Trott

Paradoxically, the only thing that helps when I'm feeling despairing about writing is to write.

Quotes by Laura van den Berg

I'm known for having crazy shoes. I have a total Napoleon complex - I'm only 5'4", and every heel I have is four inches or more.

Quotes by Laura Wasser

My only crime is breathing and existing.

Quotes by Laura Loomer

The only instrument I know how to really play, and the instrument that I absolutely love, is the piano. I have been playing piano ever since I have been 9.

Quotes by Laura Marano

Oh, I am such a nerd when it comes to music - I only listen to Broadway!

Quotes by Laura Osnes

I'm not the new Cameron Diaz. I'm not the new Keira Knightley, either. I don't know where these ideas come from. I'd rather be thought of as the one and only Laura Haddock. I'll happily settle for that.

Quotes by Laura Haddock

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.