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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.

James Wan is somebody who doesn't have any problem coming in and directing somebody else's script, he'll be the director for hire and he has his own style and he loves that.

Quotes by Leigh Whannell

I think guys who are rebels and make their own rules are appealing.

Quotes by Leighton Meester

The Jewish community has always taken care of its own.

Quotes by Lee Whitnum

I am my own man.

Quotes by Lee Zeldin

I absolutely love Las Vegas. I've been there a bunch of times on my own.

Quotes by Lee Ranaldo

I'll do what I've got to do in my own career and my own life. For my own happiness. I'm not gonna be bent over a barrel and told what to do.

Quotes by Lee Ryan

It's very demanding to make up your own music.

Quotes by Lee Konitz

The Six Million Dollar Man was one thing, but I wanted to keep my own parts.

Quotes by Lee Majors

The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time through the six-party-talks framework to pursue their own agenda.

Quotes by Lee Myung-bak

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.

Quotes by Lech Walesa

I had my own battle tactics.

Quotes by Lech Walesa

We have travelled so far in our technical advancements that we are no longer located in our own countries.

Quotes by Lech Walesa

As much as I enjoy seeing other guys do the superhero approach to the Batman universe, personally my own vision falls a bit left of center.

Quotes by Lee Bermejo

I wanted to be my own editor, and by 'editor,' I mean unedited-or.

Quotes by Leandra Medine

It is enough that we set out to mold the motley stuff of life into some form of our own choosing; when we do, the performance is itself the wage.

Quotes by Learned Hand

The individual makes a clear effort to define moral values and principles that have validity and application apart from the authority of the groups of persons holding them and apart from the individual's own identification with the group.

Quotes by Lawrence Kohlberg

Everybody eventually discovers that they are an individual with the power to affect their own lives and make it better or not.

Quotes by Lawrence Blume

Everyone loathes his own country and countrymen if he is any sort of artist.

Quotes by Lawrence Durrell

Constantly risking absurdity and death whenever he performs above the heads of his audience, the poet, like an acrobat, climbs on rhyme to a high wire of his own making.

Quotes by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

To remove this obstacle I repeat or refer to such knowledge as has come under my notice, my own previously expressed views, and also describe and exhibit my last experiments and explain their novelty and utility.

Quotes by Lawrence Hargrave

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.