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You Quotes

Quotes that speak straight to you.

This collection gathers quotes framed around 'you' - from candid reflections on body image pressures passed down in families to observations about how humor can mask real vulnerability. Many touch on how what you know about yourself differs from how others perceive you.

I took my children to see 'Son of Rambow,' about two boys who make a home movie with a video camera. When you have children, culturally you become involved in their life.

Quotes by Sophie Thompson

I think I always wanted to be an actor - sounds a bit boring, doesn't it? And I pretended once that I wanted to be a vet because one of the teachers asked me and saying you want to be...

Quotes by Sophie Thompson

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Wyndham's is a beautiful old theatre. The sensation on the stage isn't as different as you might think from the Royal Court.

Quotes by Sophie Thompson

Awards are always a pleasant surprise. They are the candy-floss parts of our job - a lovely added extra to attract people's attention. The bottom line is that you want to sell tickets.

Quotes by Sophie Thompson

A lot of fans that recognize me go, 'I kind of hate you,' and I'm all, 'Cool, well, you've just made this sufficiently awkward.'

Quotes by Sophie Turner

You don't want to be innocent in the world of 'Game of Thrones.'

Quotes by Sophie Turner

To me, bravery is to stand up for what you believe in.

Quotes by Sophie Turner

It's quite nice coming off doing a dark, upsetting scene. It's a relief that that's over with, and then you can get back to happy old Sophie.

Quotes by Sophie Turner

You've got to be happy when you play a sad character; otherwise, you just get depressed. Make your real life as fun as possible.

Quotes by Sophie Turner

How can you not love Jack Gleeson? He's amazing. He's the nicest guy.

Quotes by Sophie Turner

Once you label me you negate me.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

'If you believe, you can achieve' - that's my motto!

Quotes by Sophie Turner

I think that you form the way that you act from others around you; it's a kind of an environmental thing.

Quotes by Sophie Turner

Some days I want to look like a hipster kid, and then other days I want to be prim and proper. I really wish I had, like, seven lives so I could go from being a hipster one day to...

Quotes by Sophie Turner

Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Once every lunar eclipse, you should be able to see me smile!

Quotes by Sophie Turner

The truth is a snare: you cannot have it, without being caught. You cannot have the truth in such a way that you catch it, but only in such a way that it catches you.

Quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes will I find on this "You" page?
This page gathers quotes written in a very personal, direct voice — people talking about their own struggles and observations rather than giving generic advice. You'll find reflections on body image starting in childhood, the way humor can double as armor, the strange feeling of fictional characters becoming real to their creator, and how much of ourselves we leave behind in everyday digital trails.
Is there a common thread running through these "You" quotes?
Yes — most of them are about self-awareness, the gap between how someone appears and what's actually going on underneath. The line about comedy being a defense so "you can't hurt me" sums up that theme well: humor as protection rather than just entertainment. If that kind of insight into yourself appeals to you, the Know quotes page explores a similar idea from a different angle.
Can I use these quotes as captions or share them?
Absolutely — that's exactly what they're here for. They read naturally as standalone captions or short reflections, and since they're written in first person, they work well whenever you want to share something that feels personal rather than generic. Pair one with a photo or send it directly to a friend who'd relate.
How does the "You" page differ from the <a href="/life-quotes">Life</a> quotes page?
Where Life quotes tend to zoom out to bigger, more universal ideas, the quotes here stay close to individual experience — a specific childhood memory, a specific defense mechanism, a specific observation about privacy. It's a more intimate, first-person collection.
What makes a quote on this page worth remembering?
The best ones say something true about being human that you hadn't put into words yourself — like noticing that being funny can be a form of self-protection, or that the version of yourself people see online is really just a trail of data. If quotes that hit close to home are what you're after, you might also enjoy Good quotes or Love quotes for a different emotional register.

Some entries trace how writers describe characters who feel more alive than the people around them, while others explore the quiet unease of being tracked and observed in everyday life. Pair this page with Life Quotes or Love Quotes for more reflective reading.