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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.

If I could have played on another five years, I would have stayed here because Botafogo have a young, competitive team. We've improved not only technically but also as a team. Even after me, Botafogo will remain great.

Quotes by Clarence Seedorf

When I make criticism, it's constructive. It's not right only to focus on the negatives.

Quotes by Clarence Seedorf

The only thing that me and Muhammad Ali have in common is that we are both Olympic gold medalists and both very outspoken.

Quotes by Claressa Shields

My maternal grandmother, a.k.a. Nanny, wasn't much of a cook. As a kid I remember her making only a handful of things, mostly dishes with Ashkenazi Jewish origins like kasha and bowties (which, for the record, only my dad liked).

Quotes by Claire Saffitz

I know very little about my great grandparents, who came through Ellis Island in the early twentieth century, settled in Baltimore, and spoke only Yiddish.

Quotes by Claire Saffitz

What made women's labour particularly attractive to the capitalists was not only its lower price but also the greater submissiveness of women.

Quotes by Clara Zetkin

When we demand Woman Suffrage, we can only do so on the ground, not that it should be a right attached to the possession of a certain amount of property, but that it should be inherent in the woman herself.

Quotes by Clara Zetkin

There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them.

Quotes by Clare Boothe Luce

Indonesia was colonized for 350 years. We lost our mind-set for entrepreneurship. We only become workers.

Quotes by Ciputra

It's not wise to limit firms' expansion projects. Let us only be limited by the market.

Quotes by Ciputra

With 2NE1, it's not personal because it's not only about me; it's about all the members. We're more about influencing the world.

Quotes by CL

The only thing I find interesting is self-interest.

Quotes by Claire Denis

The Missourians I hear from just don't buy the idea that the only way to tackle the national debt is to drastically alter Medicare and Social Security.

Quotes by Claire McCaskill

Stuntwork... once, I've really only done one thing, which is take a punch and transport myself into the air onto a mat.

Quotes by Ciaran Hinds

It is when I am on stage that I feel most comfortable. It is my home. It is the only thing I have known since I was a kid.

Quotes by Cilla Black

It's only an advantage as an actor - looking younger than you are. If you can maintain it.

Quotes by Cillian Murphy

If someone asks a stupid question, you can only give a stupid answer or appear arrogant.

Quotes by Cillian Murphy

The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.

Quotes by Chuck Palahniuk

Having common European standards has not only boosted prosperity here and across the continent, it is undoubtedly the best way of managing the challenges posed by globalisation.

Quotes by Chuka Umunna

The only thing that kept the Cold War cold was the mutual deterrence afforded by nuclear weapons.

Quotes by Chung Mong-joon

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.