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Own Quotes

What's uniquely yours, described in your own words.

These quotes center on individuality, from treating every person as their own separate world to musicians moving on to pursue their own separate projects after a group disbands. For related lines on personal identity, see Like quotes.

I'm very out of style... or I should say I have my own style.

Quotes by Alexandra Paul

Wilde is an invaluable acquaintance. Often, in situations where I am required to appear witty, I simply steal large chunks from his works and attempt to pass them off as my own with minor modifications.

Quotes by Alexandra Petri

I want my readers to find their own way.

Quotes by Alexandra Stoddard

Everyone has their own career, their own fate, and everyone writes their own story.

Quotes by Alexandre Lacazette

I was born to a dad who was born in the South Bronx while the Bronx was burning, while landlords were committing arson to their own buildings.

Quotes by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Honestly, sometimes I get really fed up of my subconscious - it's like it's got a mind of its own.

Quotes by Alexei Sayle

How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?

Quotes by Alexander the Great

For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.

Quotes by Alexander the Great

I would be honored if someone reads my books and it inspires them to write their own work.

Quotes by Alexandra Bracken

When I was doing a movie called 'The Seeker,' I was fortunate enough to be able to do a lot of my own stunts.

Quotes by Alexander Ludwig

People have own mind, own views.

Quotes by Alexander Ovechkin

We create our own destiny.

Quotes by Alexander Ovechkin

Like Cato, give his little senate laws, and sit attentive to his own applause.

Quotes by Alexander Pope

Historical fiction was not - and is not - meant to supplant literature from the period it describes. As a veteran of the Crimea, Tolstoy wrote 'War and Peace' to match his own internal sense of the truth of the...

Quotes by Alexander Chee

A man's own judgment should be the final appeal in all that relates to himself.

Quotes by Alexander Graham Bell

My knowledge of electrical subjects was not acquired in a methodical manner but was picked up from such books as I could get hold of and from such experiments as I could make with my own hands.

Quotes by Alexander Graham Bell

Unaware of the absurdity of it, we introduce our own petty household rules into the economy of the universe for which the life of generations, peoples, of entire planets, has no importance in relation to the general development.

Quotes by Alexander Herzen

We are all experts in our own little niches.

Quotes by Alex Trebek

People are often very limiting to themselves and can be their own worst enemy.

Quotes by Alex Wolff

As far as 'Dahmer' and 'Jumanji' are concerned, with both of them, they felt super raw and affecting, but in their own ways. I also thought 'Jumanji' was completely not trying to be anything except what it was, and I...

Quotes by Alex Wolff

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about individuality?
One quote puts it beautifully: "Everybody is their own galaxy, their own separate entity" - a reminder that everyone has a unique inner world. For more reflective lines, see our Life page.
Is there a quote about creative work having its own identity?
Yes - one quote notes that "All of my records have their own vibe, depending on what was going on in my life," showing how personal experience shapes creative output.
Does the collection touch on going separate ways?
One quote reflects on a band's ending, mentioning that after a great run, "everyone wanted to do their own thing for a while." For more on personal journeys, see our More collection.
Is there a quote about embracing an unconventional talent?
Yes - one quote humbly owns a unique skill: "I have my own thing that I do really well, but it's not singing. It's more of a screaming-type thing."
What's the common theme across these quotes?
Each one celebrates doing things your own way, whether that's how you see yourself, your creative work, or your career path. Explore more in our Always and Like sections.

A couple of entries get specific about unusual personal skills, like screaming instead of singing. Readers can also explore Life quotes for a broader take on individuality, or More quotes for related short reflections.