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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'll retire at Barca. I don't know when - the older I am, the better. I'm sure about that; I can't see myself wearing any other shirt.

Quotes by Gerard Pique

There was a moment in my life when I really wanted to kill myself. And there was one other moment when I was close to that. But even in my most jaded times, I had some hope.

Quotes by Gerard Way

I feel like my mission is to be honest with myself. My mission is to share my truth - share, not give. I think that's what an artist is supposed to do: I think they share.

Quotes by Gerard Way

I'm very demanding of myself.

Quotes by Gerardo Martino

I have always wanted a solo career, deep in the darkest pit of myself, but I didn't dare admit it to myself even. It took me a long time to confront my fears.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

I know that I've overfed myself trying to prop myself up because I'm exhausted.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

I've learnt that if I tell myself I'm not allowed something, I binge on it later. So if I want chocolate, I have chocolate. If I want biscuits, I have biscuits. I love cake. I just love cake.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

I have days of self-doubt, but I think the kindest thing I can do to myself is accept where my body is at.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticise myself, it spoils the fun. You can get paralysed by analysis - it takes all the playfulness away.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

I'm much more accepting of myself. A lot of my body issues have naturally settled down.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

I write while my son is at school. At about 7:45 A.M., I walk him there, with the dogs, then walk them for another forty minutes or so, go home and chain myself to the desk a little before 9...

Quotes by Geraldine Brooks

I don't consider myself a survivor; that's someone who has gone through something terrible.

Quotes by Geraldine Ferraro

I still keep thinking someone will penetrate my guilty secret - that I have been masquerading as a writer all these years while all I was really doing was enjoying myself, pursuing my passion.

Quotes by Geraldine McCaughrean

'Would I mind if someone wrote a sequel to one of my books?' I asked myself, and I decided that I wouldn't, providing that the writer was respectful, had read my book first, and wasn't drunk when doing it.

Quotes by Geraldine McCaughrean

My mum used to tell me to never boil my cabbages twice, and I think it's artistically valid. While I do find myself on similar themes in my books, I try not to repeat myself, and that's something which is...

Quotes by Geraldine McCaughrean

I think of myself as Special Forces, clearing the path for the infantry.

Quotes by Geraldo Rivera

I had to prove myself to a lot of different people.

Quotes by Gerard Butler

I had to get used to wearing a mask and wearing a prosthetic and performing with those things while singing and expressing myself through stylized movement, while keeping it as human as possible so the audience could be closer to...

Quotes by Gerard Butler

I love to spend a lot of time on my own. I can seriously go into my own head and often love to let myself travel where I don't know where I'm going.

Quotes by Gerard Butler

Sometimes I finish a movie, and I get used to a certain lifestyle, and when that stops, I get a bit lost for about a week. 'No one is bringing me lunch anymore - I've got to go do that...

Quotes by Gerard Butler

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.