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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.

Mysticism and the supernatural are embedded in the show - it's called 'Da Vinci's Demons' for a reason, and it's not just metaphorical.

Quotes by David S. Goyer

What I'm dealing with in 'Hellboy' is a lot different, bigger in a certain way. It's very Shakespearean. It's demons and witches and stuff like that. But it has a similar core to a dude who's trapped in horrible circumstances...

Quotes by David Harbour

I did 'Echo Beach,' a surfing drama that meant I was often topless. Next came 'Demons,' and the opening sequence had me in my boxer shorts; and then there was a scene in 'Trinity' with me walking around in boxer...

Quotes by Christian Cooke

I have my own demons and dark moods. It's weird.

Quotes by Chris Rock

I have a tendency toward the pleasures of the flesh. It's a battle for me, as far as weight and things like that. But I'm curbing them because I want to continue to do comedy, and the two don't mix....

Quotes by Chris Farley

I still have to work on my weight and some of my other demons.

Quotes by Chris Farley

For lack of a better word, acting is therapeutic. You really are breaking down barriers, exorcising demons and finding more out about yourself.

Quotes by Charlie Bewley

My mother had people lay hands on me to cast demons out of me when I was 8. Then two or three times when I was in college.

Quotes by Carmen Cusack

I knuckle down with my demons, and with my weaknesses.

Quotes by Carlos Santana

The story of Willie Stark fascinated me because it was tackling the story of a man who outwardly has all the success one could possibly want and who is destroyed by his personal demons.

Quotes by Carlisle Floyd

In a way, I envy the freedom artists have. Artists can push themselves beyond their limits, in pursuit of their ideas and their vision, even if they are inhabited by demons that can also play tricks on them.

Quotes by Carine Roitfeld

I think I need the demons in order to write, but the demons have gone. It bothers me a lot. I've tried and tried, but I just can't seem to find a melody.

Quotes by Brian Wilson

You do have demons throughout the week; every coach does.

Quotes by Brian McDermott

I think Bond the character is distinct: He's British, he has a certain code that he lives by, he's incorruptible... he's a classical hero, but he's also fallible. He has inner demons, inner conflicts, and he's a romantic.

Quotes by Barbara Broccoli

You simply have to accept that your demons are a part of you.

Quotes by Aurora

Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.

Quotes by August Wilson

It is no secret that I have read 'The Da Vinci Code' several times. I genuinely believe that 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Angels And Demons' are, by far, Brown's best works.

Quotes by Ashwin Sanghi

We all carry extreme heartache and demons. Instead of pretending like we don't, I like to be honest and real.

Quotes by Ashlyn Harris

I grew up watching 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and used to dream that I would grow up to be just like her. In a way, 'Teen Wolf' has a lot of those kinds of characters. We're just kids by day,...

Quotes by Arden Cho

I sometimes think it's like a weird elastic band. The more tragic your work is, the quicker you snap back. There's a catharsis in telling a miserable old tale; you get rid of demons.

Quotes by Anne-Marie Duff

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.