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The principle of self defense, even involving weapons and bloodshed, has never been condemned, even by Gandhi.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Do whatever it takes to convey your essential self.

Quotes by Martha Beck

Self Help is a notoriously crowded market, but I believe that I've successfully differentiated myself in a few ways. For one, most demographic data shows that millennials think/act/see the world differently, and I don't think there's much personal development stuff...

Quotes by Mark Manson

The reason some younger women were willing to go out with my flabby, ageing self was that no one of their own age would put up with them for more than 10 minutes.

Quotes by Mark Barrowcliffe

I recognise my old self in a lot of the letters I get from single women who are unrealistic about what they want.

Quotes by Mariella Frostrup

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous.

Quotes by Margot Fonteyn

It seems that it is madder never to abandon one's self than often to be infatuated; better to be wounded, a captive and a slave, than always to walk in armor.

Quotes by Margaret Fuller

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

The bonds that unite another person to our self exist only in our mind.

Quotes by Marcel Proust

It is important to have the attitude and self confidence to be Barca's goalkeeper, and that I've got.

Quotes by Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases.

Quotes by Manfred von Richthofen

I don't even call it violence when it's in self defense; I call it intelligence.

Quotes by Malcolm X

I have never known a really chic woman whose appearance was not, in large part, an outward reflection of her inner self.

Quotes by Mainbocher

I don't decide to represent anything except myself. But that self is full of collective memory.

Quotes by Mahmoud Darwish

The Self of everyone, the Atma of everyone, the transcendental field of reality of everyone, is the same in everyone. Whether the body calls itself an American, German, Indian or Chinese, it doesn't matter.

Quotes by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

My friends in college, several of whom are still my closest companions, would tell you that I was almost obsessed with becoming - fixated on creating - the future that I envisioned for myself: one of expanding to know my...

Quotes by Mahershala Ali

Note to self: Never ride a motorcycle in stilettos and a miniskirt.

Quotes by Maggie Grace

Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is one's self. When one prays, he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

Quotes by Madame de Stael

If people could understand how much pleasure they could have by themselves, I think everyone would be a lot saner. I think that people really need a dose of quality time with one's self.

Quotes by Lydia Lunch

But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down the stretch.

Quotes by Luther Allison

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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