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Many people identify their sense of self with the problems they have, or think they have.

Quotes by Eckhart Tolle

One of the things women poets have been engaged in - among the other things they've been doing - is revising parts of the poetic self. Re-examining notions of the authority within the poem, and of the poem.

Quotes by Eavan Boland

I write for 'Self' magazine sometimes.

Quotes by Dylan Lauren

Grit, determination, the right amount of crazy, self belief - everything it takes to be a champion. I have that.

Quotes by Dustin Poirier

I became much happier when I realized I shouldn't depend solely on my career for my sense of self. So I developed other interests and surrounded myself with a small group of friends I could trust.

Quotes by Douglas Wood

It was essentially for self defence that we went to war in Afghanistan and would go to war in Iraq.

Quotes by Douglas Hurd

There is, I think, great difficulty in writing of one's self: it is almost impossible to present subjects where the chief actor must be conspicuous and not seem to be, or really be, egotistical.

Quotes by Dorothea Dix

Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.

Quotes by Donnie Yen

All relationships change the brain - but most important are the intimate bonds that foster or fail us, altering the delicate circuits that shape memories, emotions and that ultimate souvenir, the self.

Quotes by Diane Ackerman

Brain scans show synchrony between the brains of mother and child; but what they can't show is the internal bond that belongs to neither alone, a fusion in which the self feels so permeable it doesn't matter whose body is...

Quotes by Diane Ackerman

I think 60 is when many people hit their prime. We elect many of our presidents in their 60s. At that age, people are full of ideas and their best self. I wanted to dig into my potential and bring...

Quotes by Diana Nyad

You don't have to burn books, you don't have to rebel against teachers to rebel; to rebel is to truly own your own self.

Quotes by Dhani Harrison

Relentless, repetitive self talk is what changes our self-image.

Quotes by Denis Waitley

It just didn't feel right to let my child scream and holler and thrash by her little self in the dark in her crib when I knew full well that a little rocking in her glider, maybe a song and...

Quotes by Denene Millner

As long as you think of your real self as the person you are, then of course you're going to be fearful of death. But what is a person? A person is a pattern of behavior, of a larger awareness....

Quotes by Deepak Chopra

Social issues have been used to distract Americans from their own self interests since Nixon's southern strategy, and now people are paying the price.

Quotes by Deborah Kass

I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty.

Quotes by Davy Crockett

If you feel like the beginning of your history is rooted in slavery, that really, I think, messes with your sense of self, your self-esteem, and your self-worth.

Quotes by David Oyelowo

The podcast 'Note to Self' is 'the tech show about being human'. Human notions of privacy have changed.

Quotes by David Hepworth

Robots will someday, or maybe, wake up. They may be really smart. They may be as creative, smart and capable as human beings, and fully conscious, and self discerning with free will.

Quotes by David Hanson

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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