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The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.

Quotes by William Hazlitt

Beloved, till life can charm no more; And mourned, till Pity's self be dead.

Quotes by William Collins

On the other hand, for the whole human being who wills, feels, and represents, external reality is given simultaneously and with as much certitude as his own self.

Quotes by Wilhelm Dilthey

I really like Adam Curtis' 'Century of Self.' It's about how artists have failed the general public by being so exclusive, like being in an echo chamber. I was definitely more like that in my early twenties - my music...

Quotes by Weyes Blood

We are all the same person trying to shake hands with our self.

Quotes by Wavy Gravy

It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity.

Quotes by W. E. B. Du Bois

For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.

Quotes by Vladimir Kramnik

In the Catholic tradition, the idea of giving something up on a Friday - the act of self denial - has always been tied with being generous to those in need.

Quotes by Vincent Nichols

If there is anything about your 'self' of which you can be sure, it is that it is anchored in your own body and yours alone. The person you experience as 'you' is here and now and nowhere else.

Quotes by Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

If you're going to self - publish, you need to know why you're doing it, what you want to accomplish, and how you plan to implement that.

Quotes by Victoria Strauss

As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that.

Quotes by Vanessa Williams

Being cool is being your own self, not doing something that someone else is telling you to do.

Quotes by Vanessa Hudgens

I knew I had the potential. I would say, have self belief and dedication and leave the rest to destiny!

Quotes by Vaani Kapoor

My opinion is that I follow what the Lord says. Or I try to. Others are following what they want to do, basically. They are living for their self. I am living for God.

Quotes by Tyson Fury

Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It's about accepting all of yourself.

Quotes by Tyra Banks

I'm on the path to being someone I'm equally terrified by and obsessed with. My true self.

Quotes by Troye Sivan

In college, that was when I felt that acting is the one I really wanted because I got to be my true self; this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Quotes by Troian Bellisario

Here's the thing: you're not really ready for love until you have enough self-respect that if you met your exact self, but in a guy, you would totally, completely, absolutely want to be with him.

Quotes by Tracy McMillan

You can live with diabetes. It's not the worst thing to have, but you have to manage yourself and have some self control.

Quotes by Tony Rock

Well, you can say there is a self driving car. I'm seeing the automation of vehicles. Really, computer-assisted driving. I think that is really interesting to us because we are taking all of the sensors technologies and putting them in...

Quotes by Tony Fadell

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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