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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.

Smartphones. Who cares? Smartphones. I only have dummy phones.

Quotes by Don Rickles

I was 28 when my father died, and I was an only child.

Quotes by Don Rickles

And this year is going to be the 25th anniversary of the 17-0 team, the only undefeated season.

Quotes by Don Shula

The thing we found out was, when you get to a Super Bowl, both teams are treated the same, talked about in glowing terms. But when the game is over, only the team that won matters.

Quotes by Don Shula

My political consultant said I'm the only client of his that he does not worry about.

Quotes by Don Willett

The beggar is the only person in the universe not obliged to study appearance.

Quotes by Don Herold

It takes a lot of things to prove you are smart, but only one thing to prove you are ignorant.

Quotes by Don Herold

Only in America can a Barack Obama happen. Only in America can a Don King happen.

Quotes by Don King

We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only fair that they should leave us the money to pay with.

Quotes by Don Marquis

I only think one person is really cool, and that's Kanye.

Quotes by Domo Genesis

I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for 'Cocoon.' It was a lifetime award, so I accepted it in that vein, and it probably...

Quotes by Don Ameche

Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians - and often in no better a light than 'Amos & Andy.'

Quotes by Don Cornelius

In a repressive society, a writer can be deeply influential, but in a society that's filled with glut and repetition and endless consumption, the act of terror may be the only meaningful act.

Quotes by Don DeLillo

It occured to me that eating is the only form of professionalism most people ever attain.

Quotes by Don DeLillo

Your nerve coatings are only so thick. When they get worn really thin and frayed, that's when people say things, do things, misbehave.

Quotes by Don Felder

Simple is the only way I can write.

Quotes by Don Gibson

The only thing I was any good at was music.

Quotes by Don Gibson

My dad was such a music fan that the only way to really hang out with him was to sit in a room and listen to music.

Quotes by Domino Kirke

I got very lucky with 'Harry Potter.' I got that role because I'm a ginger! Red hair was my only qualification!

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

Only a Conservative government can credibly deliver the overhaul in approach that will ensure the controlled immigration that Britain needs to prosper in the 21st century.

Quotes by Dominic Grieve

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.