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Myself Quotes

Quotes on knowing yourself.

These quotes turn inward, questioning long-held traditions and how one sees oneself - one recalls identifying strongly as a mathematician rather than a technologist, while another admits, with some humor, to relying on charm rather than looks. Related reading includes I Am Quotes.

I thought to myself, 'What can I do that Amazon can't replicate?' I wanted to do something Amazon couldn't do, and something that I absolutely loved.

Quotes by Julie Wainwright

I would love to see myself as versatile - I think that's important as a player - but I think, realistically, I feel like kind of how the team sees me is probably more set in stone as a center-back...

Quotes by Julie Ertz

I model myself on Christie Rampone and look up to her. Obviously, achieving what she's achieved would be magnificent. I'd really like to meet her just once.

Quotes by Julie Ertz

I ask myself a lot of question about my work as an actress. We shall see. Plenty of friends tell me, 'Of course you must continue acting,' but I'm not sure.

Quotes by Julie Gayet

I consider myself to be a very strong, independent woman.

Quotes by Julie Gonzalo

I'm very, very private; I don't enjoy talking about myself to strangers. Particularly strangers with tapes going.

Quotes by Julie Kavner

When someone says, 'I'm not political,' I feel like what they're saying is, 'I only care about myself. In my bathtub. Me and my bathtub is what I care about.'

Quotes by Julianne Moore

I'm not so sure I 'like' to watch myself on film, but I do find it necessary in order to continually be a better artist.

Quotes by Julie Ann Emery

Whenever I am sent a new book on the lively arts, the first thing I do is look for myself in the index.

Quotes by Julie Burchill

People - and I include myself - get fat because they choose pleasure over self-denial.

Quotes by Julie Burchill

As I have got older, I have found myself making friends with the ease and swiftness that other people pick up fuzzballs on their jumpers. And I believe it is probably my lack of longing for 'The One' that makes...

Quotes by Julie Burchill

I basically put myself into directors' hands and let them tell me what to do, and the more they told me what to do, the more I liked it.

Quotes by Julie Christie

I was utilized because I have a certain face that works well in cinema, and I'm used to making myself look as good as possible.

Quotes by Julie Christie

I find myself a fascinating subject.

Quotes by Juliana Hatfield

I didn't start writing so that I could more deeply know myself. I was bored of myself, my life, my childhood, my hometown. I started writing as a way to know others, to get away from myself.

Quotes by Julianna Baggott

I consider myself a pretty progressive person, and I think I have a track record that shows that. But I'm also not just going to do a policy because it's the liberal thing to do.

Quotes by Julian Castro

I see myself as a bridge-builder who can understand both sides.

Quotes by Julian Castro

I didn't think of myself as a tart, but I wouldn't argue with anyone who did.

Quotes by Julian Clary

I'm trying to do it my way. For me to be happy in the business means I have to do it myself.

Quotes by Julian Cope

I realize myself that hate wastes a lot of time and energy and I would rather re-direct any energy that I have to good and positive use.

Quotes by Julian Cope

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on the "Myself" page?
Honest, self-reflective quotes — wondering about the point of Christmas as it's become more ecumenical and secular, identifying as "a pure mathematician" rather than a computer person, and a self-deprecating but confident line about not being "extremely handsome" but able to "charm you into liking me."
Are these quotes humble or confident?
A mix of both — some show genuine uncertainty, like questioning the meaning of a holiday, while others show a confident sense of self despite modest self-assessment, like the "charm you into liking me" line. For more of that confident tone, I Am quotes is a good companion page.
Is there a quote about identity and career?
Yes — one contrasts being seen as a "pure mathematician" versus having any interest in computers, an interesting look at how someone defined themselves professionally.
What about reflections on holidays or traditions?
There's a thoughtful one about finding yourself wondering about the point of the celebration as Christmas has changed over the years — a nice example of questioning tradition rather than just following it.
How is "Myself" different from Life quotes?
"Myself" stays tightly focused on personal identity and self-perception, while Life quotes take a broader view. If you want something a little more everyday in tone, Good quotes or Like quotes are also worth a look.

There's also a yearly ritual of questioning the meaning behind a holiday celebration, showing self-reflection can be seasonal too. See Good Quotes and Life Quotes for more.