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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.

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

Quotes by Adam Smith

A song sometimes ends up with its own internal logic.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

A band can define their own success.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

The new century has brought on its own terrible dangers, which although not reaching the apocalyptic potential of the Cold War, still have the capacity to shake our world.

Quotes by Adam Schiff

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

Quotes by Adam Savage

British audiences tend to want to see their own lives reflected on TV, whereas American audiences are quite aspirational and enjoy high-concept shows that show them lives that are perhaps slightly more exciting than they aspire to.

Quotes by Adam Rayner

There is enough going on in Olympic year without having to do my own cooking and washing.

Quotes by Adam Peaty

That's what Flyers fans are all about. My favorite thing about Philly fans is booing their own team.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I own a guitar, a piano, a bass.

Quotes by Adam Driver

Pave your own path and be fearless.

Quotes by Adam Draper

I like the guys who wrote their own stuff and were able to perform it, like Seth Rogen. He popped off so young. When he did 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin,' and he was a co-producer on the movie, I was like,...

Quotes by Adam DeVine

It is the local community that needs to own the commitment to education.

Quotes by Adam Braun

The Analytical Engine does not occupy common ground with mere 'calculating machines.' It holds a position wholly its own, and the considerations it suggests are more interesting in their nature.

Quotes by Ada Lovelace

The ideas which led to the Analytical Engine occurred in a manner wholly independent of any that were connected with the Difference Engine. These ideas are indeed, in their own intrinsic nature, independent of the latter engine and might equally...

Quotes by Ada Lovelace

I own a car: a minivan. But don't tell anyone, 'cause they're gonna ask to borrow it.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own interest.

Quotes by Abu Bakr

We think the Dred Scott decision is erroneous. We know the court that made it has often overruled its own decisions, and we shall do what we can to have it overrule this.

Abraham Lincoln

I hold that while man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.

Abraham Lincoln

The people themselves, and not their servants, can safely reverse their own deliberate decisions.

Abraham Lincoln

Every actor has his own identity. I don't aspire to be Bond. My quest is to do something new, something different.

Quotes by Abhishek Bachchan

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.