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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 think that Roe v. Wade will ultimately be overturned. I think it'll fall of its own weight. It does not have any constitutional underpinnings.

Quotes by William Barr

We didn't have money for toys, so I made my own.

Quotes by Willard Wigan

The heart of another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to one's own.

Quotes by Willa Cather

I'm very hands-on with my own music.

Quotes by Will Champlin

Own every note I sing and sell it. Make a connection to the audience. That's what it comes down to, you know?

Quotes by Will Champlin

It's liberating and rewarding to see your own ideas coming to fruition.

Quotes by Will Champlin

If man asks for many laws it is only because he is sure that his neighbor needs them; privately he is an unphilosophical anarchist, and thinks laws in his own case superfluous.

Quotes by Will Durant

Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

Quotes by Will Durant

If I had a job pitching for the Giants, I probably wouldn't be manning my own Twitter account.

Quotes by Wiley Wiggins

Everybody is their own galaxy, their own separate entity.

Quotes by Weyes Blood

Sure, I've been a victim, but in retrospect, most of it has been of my own making. I allowed it to happen.

Quotes by Wayne Newton

When you play with Miles, you are on your own, and then it's you who decides what to contribute.

Quotes by Wayne Shorter

I have my own thing that I do really well, but it's not singing. It's more of a screaming-type thing.

Quotes by Wayne Static

Static-X had a great run. We did everything we wanted to do and everyone wanted to do their own thing for a while.

Quotes by Wayne Static

All of my records have their own vibe, depending on what was going on in my life.

Quotes by Wayne Static

I just wanna hear my own voice.

Quotes by Watkin Tudor Jones

I started playing video games, and in 1978 I discovered Dungeons & Dragons and started game-mastering and writing my own adventures and creating my own worlds.

Quotes by Warren Spector

Among the world's 500 largest companies, not one has completely relied on its own growth to develop.

Quotes by Wang Jianlin

You can educate people on how to preempt their own conflict.

Quotes by Wangari Maathai

All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.

Quotes by Walter Scott

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.