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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'll only stop singing when I'm in my grave.

Quotes by Compay Segundo

I was always the only black in the movie theater, the only black in class, the only black in the library, the only black in the discotheque. I always felt observed and judged.

Quotes by Concha Buika

I was so green, and my background was mostly in theater. The only thing I'd done in front of a camera, besides an infomercial and one commercial, was 'Brothers McMullen.'

Quotes by Connie Britton

The thing about taking risks is, if it's really a risk, you really can fail. It's only a pretend risk if you really can't fail.

Quotes by Connie Britton

There has been only one manager, and his name is John McGraw.

Quotes by Connie Mack

I'm definitely more attracted to chaos than to order. The point is, I find the female roles out there very cliche. If we are limited to being only lovers or mothers, we are limiting ourselves.

Quotes by Connie Nielsen

The only animals that we test on are the two of us and our kids.

Quotes by Connie Sellecca

For me, choosing between fiction and nonfiction is really only about picking the right tool for the job.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

I eventually thought, this is the only thing I could do as a profession, I can't really do anything else.

Quotes by Colin Hanks

I honestly think that Donald Trump's only adviser is his doorman.

Quotes by Colin Jost

Each week, we might write 500 jokes for 'Weekend Update,' and ultimately, we can only do about 10.

Quotes by Colin Jost

There's many times this year I've sat back and thought, I'm making a living from making things up. It's the only skill I have so I've been really lucky.

Quotes by Colin Mochrie

To lose your temper is only useful once a year.

Quotes by Colin R. Davis

The only reason I have any success at all in my career is because of the Internet.

Quotes by Colleen Ballinger

My grandpa was a geologist, and I always had this fascination with not only earth sciences but ancient history.

Quotes by Cole Sprouse

I can't deal with the ears in 'Star Trek.' I only saw the first 'Star Wars' movie, and I don't think I saw an entire 'Star Trek' TV show, and I certainly didn't see the movie. I like 'Andy Griffith'...

Quotes by Clyde Edgerton

The only thing I've ever bought with the money I've made is my house.

Quotes by CM Punk

There's only one thing people love more than their heroes, and that's stomping them into the ground.

Quotes by CM Punk

Fashion fades, only style remains the same.

Quotes by Coco Chanel

There have been several Duchesses of Westminster but there is only one Chanel!

Quotes by Coco Chanel

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.