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Really Quotes

Sometimes one word carries the whole sentence.

This page gathers quotes where 'really' does the emphasizing — admitting to never quite fitting in, confessing a dislike for on-screen chaos, or explaining why storytelling matters. It's a smaller, more personal set than most topics here. Related themes appear in our About quotes.

I don't really go to fashion parties; they're not my scene.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

I like to sleep a lot. I mean I really like to sleep.

Quotes by Agnes Bruckner

I don't really regret much of my music life.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I really like 'Game of Thrones.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

About Quotes

I really, really need community.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

When I'm sitting at my drafting table in my studio, I could really be anywhere.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

If I'm on my game it doesn't really matter about anybody else.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

We had so much fun in Ghana and they are really lovely people.

Quotes by Adrian Edmondson

Crying is really bad for your vocal cords.

Quotes by Adele

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I really don't want to be a journeyman.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

It's really fun to get recognized for 'Step Brothers.'

Quotes by Adam Scott

'Rectify' is really good.

Quotes by Adam Scott

Am I about to feel really, really stupid?

Quotes by Adam Savage

Mike Pence doesn't stand for anything that I really believe in.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Good Quotes

Growing up, I really didn't have a lot of role models.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

I really want to be good at what I do.

Quotes by Adam Pally

I do not climb really dangerous stuff.

Quotes by Adam Ondra

It's really difficult to climb effortlessly.

Quotes by Adam Ondra

When the movie starts playing on TV and DVD, that's when you really see what the movie is.

Quotes by Adam McKay

Like Quotes

All you can really do as director is sort of set a tone.

Quotes by Adam McKay

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about being really good at playing intense or hostile characters?
Yes, one quote is refreshingly self-aware: "I know whenever it comes to be really dysfunctional and vile and base and hostile on screen, I'm good at that!" For more upbeat, self-assured lines like this, see our Good quotes.
Is there a quote about why actors really do what they do?
Yes, one quote puts it simply: "It's why we're actors: to be able to tell the stories that really matter."
Is there a relatable quote about never really fitting in?
Yes, one line captures that feeling in just a few words: "I've never really fit in." It's short, but it's the kind of honest admission a lot of people relate to.
Is there a lighthearted quote about breakfast habits?
Yes, one quote admits: "I usually don't really have breakfast." It's a small, everyday detail that gives a glimpse into someone's routine. If you want more quotes like it, check out our Get quotes for more everyday, real-life lines.
Where can I find more short, relatable quotes like these?
Browse our About quotes for more personal reflections, or our Like quotes for more short, everyday one-liners.

For quotes built around similar everyday phrasing, see Get and Like, two more common-word collections that reveal a surprising amount about how people actually talk.