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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'm only a little interested in politics. But I'm always on top of the news, both in Brazil and abroad.

Quotes by Ronaldo

I've coached in Holland, Portugal and Spain and not only won trophies each time, but taken sides to the latter stages of the Champions League.

Quotes by Ronald Koeman

The ACA's reliance on mandatory participation in exchanges as the only way to obtain a health insurance subsidy is fundamentally flawed.

Quotes by Ron Williams

Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense.

Quotes by Ron Paul

I only have eight jokes, but I can do 'em over a two-hour period of time.

Quotes by Ron Shock

A lot of the stuff I have done had been not only the likable guy, but like the nice likable guy.

Quotes by Ron Livingston

They're either going to fire you or they're not. They can only fire you. That's all they can do. They can't take your thumbs.

Quotes by Ron Livingston

Fate destined me to play Fagin. It was the part of a lifetime, and I was the only actor to be in the stage production and in the film.

Quotes by Ron Moody

When you smile, you don't only appear to be more likable and courteous, you appear to be more competent.

Quotes by Ron Gutman

President Obama has not only failed to uphold several of our nation's laws, he has vowed to continue to do so in order to enact his unpopular agenda.

Quotes by Ron DeSantis

Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. They really only affect law-abiding citizens.

Quotes by Ron DeSantis

I can only do something that my sister or my daughter, if I have one, could watch and feel positive about.

Quotes by Romola Garai

A chocolate cake can include almond praline or blackberry, and a vanilla one can have cinnamon, cappuccino, or pistachio... Each is distinctive, and I bake only to order.

Quotes by Ron Ben-Israel

During the decathlon, I always think only of the next event and my personal record.

Quotes by Roman Sebrle

But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

Quotes by Romano Prodi

Foreign policy can mean several things, not only foreign policy in the narrow sense. It can cover foreign policy, relations with the developing world, and enlargement as well.

Quotes by Romano Prodi

I think the only value of 'Hotel Rwanda' is the fact that it keeps the Rwandan genocide alive, but as far as content, it's Hollywood.

Quotes by Romeo Dallaire

Every being has the need not only to be but to affirm his own being. This is especially significant for the human organism, for it is gifted with, or condemned to, self-consciousness.

Quotes by Rollo May

At first acoustics attributed to the different sounds only a limited number of characteristic features.

Quotes by Roman Jakobson

Literature is without proofs. By which it must be understood that it cannot prove, not only what it says, but even that it is worth the trouble of saying it.

Quotes by Roland Barthes

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.