Sentence examples for if only I thought from inspiring English sources

If only, I thought, I had the ability to maintain the impression that I might one day sleep with these men, without actually sleeping with them, I could get somewhere in my career.

If only, I thought at the time, more politicians would follow this admirable example.

If only, I think, the gallery had a gift shop, this baby buggy would be a top seller.

If only, I think, Clegg had been in some inaccessible Platonic realm in May 2010: British politics would have been very different.

Is it enough if only I think I do good, or is goodness measured not only by intentions but by actions?

Only, I think, if we get a big crisis first.

Only, I think, if Americans radically rethink their attitude to the world beyond their borders.

If I was going on taste only I think I would go for the Waitrose one.

If only I'd thought about that before the activities fair!

"If only I'd thought to take my damn phone with me, I could be getting some work done".

What's more, mine looks so convincing that Morph's PR (yes, he has his very own spokeswoman) interjects: "You've been practising with Blu-Tack, haven't you?" (If only I'd thought of doing that).