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Self-Made Quotes

Success built from the ground up.

These quotes come from people who claim the self-made label with pride, and sometimes with a wink, about earning what they have. Pair them with Achievement quotes for more on hard-won success.

A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.

Quotes by William Cowper

I am a self-made brat.

Quotes by Steve Wynn

My parents were self-made people, and they were a team.

Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.

I want to be self-made and leave a mark.

Quotes by Ronnie Radke

Achievement Quotes

I have a theory that self-made, first-generation actresses don't feel entitled to success.

Quotes by Natasha Lyonne

A self-made man may prefer a self-made name.

Quotes by Learned Hand

There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others.

Quotes by George Matthew Adams

I love Priyanka Chopra mainly because she is a self-made woman.

Quotes by Disha Patani

We're all self-made, but only successful people admit it.

Quotes by Dan Pena

Emotion Quotes

Self-made men often worship their creator.

Quotes by Bryant H. McGill

Facebook is primarily a mechanism for bonding, not bridging. Studies show that in the vast majority of cases, people live in self-made echo chambers on Facebook that reinforce their existing views of the world.

Quotes by Asha Rangappa

Tell young girls they can be anything, including entrepreneurs and self-made billionaires. Encourage your friends/daughters/female students/yourself to take a shot.

Quotes by Andrew Yang

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'self-made' mean across these quotes?
It's used to describe people who credit their own effort for success, sometimes with pride and sometimes with a bit of self-deprecating humor, as in the line calling oneself a self-made brat.
Do any quotes push back on the self-made idea?
Not directly, but one notes that first-generation actresses who consider themselves self-made often don't feel entitled to success, suggesting the label can come with extra pressure rather than comfort.
Is family ever credited alongside self-made success?
Yes, one quote describes parents as self-made people who built things together as a team, showing the label doesn't always mean going it entirely alone. See Achievement quotes for more on earned success.
What's the quote about worshipping a creator about?
It's a wry twist on the phrase, questioning what it really means to call someone self-made while acknowledging a creator they still credit or worship.
Where can I read related quotes?
Check Identity quotes or Independence quotes for more on building a life on your own terms.

A few also credit parents or teams for that self-made drive, showing it rarely happens in total isolation. Browse Identity quotes or Independence quotes for related ideas.