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Demons Quotes

The battles nobody else can see.

Used here as a word for what's hardest to carry, from living daily with a serious mental health condition to the intimidation of putting yourself forward for something and being judged. Confidence, several voices suggest, is what eventually quiets some of that noise.

How many of us have these demons or habits or things we don't like about ourselves and understand the loops that we're in and yet are unable to break out of them and create lasting change within ourselves?

Quotes by Lisa Joy

Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.

Quotes by Lao Tzu

My food demons are Chinese food, sugar, butter.

Quotes by Kirstie Alley

You struggle with your demons and you conquer them.

Quotes by Kinky Friedman

I don't spend a lot of time thinking about scary demons, but I think that there are things in this world that are unexplainable that are mystical or paranormal. The possibility is there, definitely.

Quotes by Katie Featherston

A lot of times on our show, 'Shadowhunters,' we have excuses to dawn some kind of sexy black leather attire under the excuse that we're going to fight demons, but it's all part of the tone of the piece and...

Quotes by Katherine McNamara

Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these different social demons. The first one, being 'Get Out,' is about race and neglect and marginalization.

Quotes by Jordan Peele

Human beings, we have dark sides; we have dark issues in our lives. To progress anywhere in life, you have to face your demons.

Quotes by John Noble

I don't know that all the demons have been beaten, but I'm very, very proud of those songs.

Quotes by John Fogerty

Everybody fights demons. Some are worse than others.

Quotes by John Daly

In my experience, most players act the way they do in their own self-interest, in getting their emotions out and basically working with their own demons on court.

Quotes by Johanna Konta

I felt really lucky that 'Hairstyles Of The Damned' and 'The Boy Detective Fails' were both bestsellers, and I thought that donating the money from 'Demons' was a good way to respond to that. My favorite artists are the ones...

Quotes by Joe Meno

We all have our demons. When we finally learn to let them go, we get to live and be free.

Quotes by Jodie Sweetin

I've been writing books because it's been my way of dealing with the demons. The act of sitting down and writing the books down has started healing process that's been long overdue.

Quotes by Jimmy Barnes

My demons are not that easy to shake.

Quotes by Jessie Reyez

At the end of the day, we're all human beings, and people have their struggles and inner demons.

Quotes by Jessica Origliasso

I believe in possibility, but I'm not sure I believe in demons.

Quotes by Jennifer Carpenter

I believe my own demons would have caught up with me regardless of my race and regardless of whether I worked at 'The Times.'

Quotes by Jayson Blair

I'm afraid of the dark because I picture things; I see things. I'm a freak. I see, like, little demons coming out of the floor and other little things running around. It's scary.

Quotes by Jacob Whitesides

I do put a lot of God in my music, but not because I'm super religious. There are a lot of demons in my music, too. I acknowledge both.

Quotes by J. Cole

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Demons quotes page about?
It's about the private struggles people carry, including living with a serious mental health condition and the nerves that come with being judged.
Are these quotes meant to be taken literally?
Mostly not; demons here is used as a way to describe difficult, often invisible battles rather than anything supernatural.
How does this collection handle mental health?
Gently and directly, with one line naming a serious condition plainly rather than dramatizing it, reflecting a real and ongoing experience.
Is there a quote about overcoming stage fright or performance nerves?
Yes, one entry describes how growing experience and confidence helped quiet the intimidation that once came with putting yourself forward.
Where can I find more quotes about resilience?
See our Fight quotes for more on pushing through difficulty.

At its simplest, the word becomes a short, defiant statement: a decision to keep fighting rather than be defined by what's difficult. For more on resilience, see our Fight and Good quotes.