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To disappear your complete self into a character is quite difficult. I've tried it 85 times, and I've succeeded two or three times.

Quotes by Michael Caine

I found one remaining box of comics which I had saved. When I opened it up and that smell came pouring out, that old paper smell, I was struck by a rush of memories, a sense of my childhood self...

Quotes by Michael Chabon

I don't think about my look that much, to be honest. It's what I've always known, it's what I've grown up with, and I wouldn't ever want to step too far away from my most authentic self.

Quotes by Mia Goth

He who attends to his greater self becomes a great man, and he who attends to his smaller self becomes a small man.

Quotes by Mencius

If I had any advice for my 16-year-old self, it would just be to stay strong, because acting is not an easy lifestyle, especially when you are starting out. That being said, it definitely makes it all worth it when...

Quotes by Melissa Benoist

I was raised by a woman who was her true and authentic self. So I feel like it's very important to put on for people who aren't that confident or people who don't realize the value in self-love.

Quotes by Megan Thee Stallion

Our self image, strongly held, essentially determines what we become.

Quotes by Maxwell Maltz

The 'self-image' is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self image and you change the personality and the behavior.

Quotes by Maxwell Maltz

We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.

Quotes by May Sarton

Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self.

Quotes by May Sarton

Whoever will be free must make himself free. Freedom is no fairy gift to fall into a man's lap. What is freedom? To have the will to be responsible for one's self.

Quotes by Max Stirner

The most difficult part of playing Christ was that I had to keep up the image around the clock. As soon as the picture finished, I returned home to Sweden and tried to find my old self. It took six...

Quotes by Max von Sydow

One of my problems is to find the self.

Quotes by Max Beckmann

I didn't think I could be my imperfect self. I pretended I was Marcia, so I was always playing this role. I became her, but yet I wasn't. It's strange.

Quotes by Maureen McCormick

Maybe love is just about finding the person you can be your weird self with.

Quotes by Matt Haig

It's all about communication and a dialogue between individuals - get rid of the labels, get rid of the shame, get rid of the stigmas and just be your most authentic self.

Quotes by Matt Bomer

Music has always been such an amazing tool for me to access self and emotion.

Quotes by Matisyahu

Body love is more than acceptance of self or the acceptance of the body. Body love is about self-worth in general. It's more than our physical appearance.

Quotes by Mary Lambert

That which has not a real excellency and value in it self, entertains no longer than the giddy Humour which recommended it to us holds.

Quotes by Mary Astell

The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator.

Quotes by Mary Astell

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes will I find on this "self" quotes collection?
This page gathers quotes exploring identity and self-perception -- from reflective lines about who we really are to cautionary ones about ego. One quote puts it simply: "We are all the same person trying to shake hands with our self." For more on identity themes, see our Identity quotes and Truth quotes collections.
Do any of the quotes here warn against too much self-pride?
Yes. One older-style quote describes "A discontented young fellow, filled with self pride; he certainly should have considered it an honor to be sent on so respectable an embassy as he was" -- a reminder that pride can blind someone to a genuine opportunity. Browse more reflective lines on our Growth quotes page.
Is there a quote here connecting "self" to a diagnosis or health struggle?
Yes -- one quote reflects on identity beyond illness: "My parents instilled in me a sense of self that I was more than just a diagnosis or a condition." It's a grounded reminder that self-worth isn't defined by a label. See related lines on our Emotion quotes page.
Does this collection touch on how culture and media shape our sense of self?
Yes -- one entry references Adam Curtis' 'Century of Self.' and reflects on how artists can fail the public by being too exclusive or insular, like being in an echo chamber. It's a more analytical take on identity than most quotes here. For lighter takes on individuality, see our Alone quotes collection.
What's a good next page to explore after "self" quotes?
If you enjoyed the reflective tone here, our Identity quotes and Truth quotes pages continue the theme of understanding who we really are, while Growth quotes covers the journey of becoming a better version of yourself.

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