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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.

As a model, only a limited number of people knew about me.

Quotes by Siddharth Shukla

It was from them that I learned that hard work in stable surroundings could yield rewards, even if only in infinitesimally small increments.

Quotes by Sidney Altman

I only want to be a versatile actor.

Quotes by Shweta Menon

Sexuality and sensuality exists in every women, along with innocence, and I have represented only those through my characters.

Quotes by Shweta Menon

A friend forced me to watch 'The Lord of the Rings,' and even though it was a fantastic movie, I could only watch one.

Quotes by Sibel Kekilli

Industries only vary in scale and not in content, so I was never star-struck about Bollywood. However, I am fortunate to make it to Hindi because several people aspire to be a part of this industry.

Quotes by Shraddha Srinath

I am not at all in a rush to make a career that only lasts for a short span of time.

Quotes by Shriya Pilgaonkar

I studied international relations in England, and I wanted to pursue higher education and be able to analyze what was going on in Iran politically, not only in Iran, but in the Middle East.

Quotes by Shohreh Aghdashloo

A founder can carry an institution only so far, and then others have to step in, even the alumni. That's how an institution becomes one.

Quotes by Shiv Nadar

I think only a real Indian can defeat a fake Indian.

Quotes by Shiva Ayyadurai

We must reject not only the stereotypes that others have of us but also those that we have of ourselves.

Quotes by Shirley Chisholm

I only like songs with strong lyrics.

Quotes by Shikhar Dhawan

I still remember when I debuted for India in One-dayers and got out on zero against Australia only.

Quotes by Shikhar Dhawan

A politician and a government should be judged by one way only: on the record of what you do or did, not on what you say.

Quotes by Shimon Peres

I'm a human garbage can, but I don't like veggies unless they have Velveeta cheese on top. And forget crunchy broccoli and carrots. I like 'em soggy, soft and wilted. The nutrients have probably gone away, but that's the only...

Quotes by Sherri Shepherd

Ohio is one of only two states that have a minimum wage below the federal level of $5.15 an hour.

Quotes by Sherrod Brown

There's only so much you can do with an attorney on a show that's about New York policemen.

Quotes by Sherry Stringfield

Only the patients have to take off their clothes. I think I'm pretty safe.

Quotes by Sherry Stringfield

I have only admiration and affection for the people of Sherpa Capital, including my co-founder Scott Stanford.

Quotes by Shervin Pishevar

We're very focused on building the hyperloop. And the hyperloop is exactly something we've described as an actual tube with levitation propulsion and a vacuum that essentially vents around sky inside the tube flying at 200,000 feet. That, to us,...

Quotes by Shervin Pishevar

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.