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Your Quotes

On staying in control of what's truly your own.

These quotes focus on ownership: your trust, your plans, your self-esteem, and how easily outside pressure can chip away at decisions that should belong to you alone. For more, see our Know quotes.

Your great country is wonderful at stealing pieces of history and using it for its own purposes, so there didn't seem to be anything particularly unusual about it but the English were incredibly exercised about it.

Quotes by Michael Apted

It was really a magical moment, to see this idea that's in your head.

Quotes by Michael Arad

You never want your second act or the whole movie to just be this relentless march towards its goal. You want things to take the audience by surprise.

Quotes by Michael Arndt

If you really care about Facebook likes, don't just post your stuff to Twitter and then rely on it being republished automatically to Facebook. In my sample size of one, Facebook penalizes you significantly for that and shows that content...

Quotes by Michael Arrington

The song 'Bite the Thong' in particular, with Damon Albarn, really encapsulates the whole dilemma of, 'Hmm, should I stay on the underground when everybody else is selling out?' Nowadays, you can just do it - have your name-brand clothes,...

Quotes by MF Doom

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

Quotes by Mia Hamm

Follow your heart and make it your decision.

Quotes by Mia Hamm

I think one's sexuality can be the center of life, and coming out and discovering your sexuality is something that really can define your existence.

Quotes by Mia Kirshner

To keep your skin looking healthy and young, wear a hat.

Quotes by Mia Sara

There comes a point in your life when you realize your parents aren't perfect.

Quotes by Mia Wasikowska

Paying a royalty to someone for prepping an ebook is akin to paying the kid who cuts your grass a percentage of the purchase price when you sell your house. It makes no sense.

Quotes by Michael A. Stackpole

If someone is going to profit from your work, they need to earn it.

Quotes by Michael A. Stackpole

Another is, if you take money out of your left pocket and put it in your right pocket, you're no richer.

Quotes by Merton Miller

What counts is what you do with your money, not where it came from.

Quotes by Merton Miller

One piece of advice that I would give to any young athlete or performer is remember to thank your mom.

Quotes by Meryl Davis

You can't get spoiled if you do your own ironing.

Quotes by Meryl Streep

After a while, you can't get any higher. It's like your head is in a wind tunnel - everything is vibrating.

Quotes by Method Man

Do everything to the best of your ability.

Quotes by Meredith Vieira

Do internships and work your butt off to learn as much as you can and prove yourself.

Quotes by Meredith Vieira

You have to know what you own. You have to really do your homework in terms of knowing what supports your bonds.

Quotes by Meredith Whitney

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes come up across these "Your" quotes?
The quotes touch on trusting others with your personal information, translating your own plans into words, feelings tied to a specific record, and a sharp, personal comparison involving self-esteem.
Is there a quote about privacy or trust?
Yes, one reflects on cryptography and not needing to trust others because encrypting your files gives you control over "whether you would surrender" that trust.
Is there a quote here referencing a real public figure?
Yes: "Slobodan Milosevic was just as smart as a five-year-old. Five-year-olds have an uncanny way of getting into your psyche, your self-esteem" makes a pointed comparison using Milosevic's name.
Does this page talk about turning plans into action?
Yes, one quote explains a dislike of outlines and treatments, noting that writing your plan down on paper can make it "very hard to get those ideas out of your head and do something better" with them. For more on persistence and ambition, see Know or Always.
Is there anything here about music or personal records?
Yes, one quote describes a record as feeling "innocent," tied to being young enough not to fully grasp the weight of your own decisions. For more reflective, first-person lines, see Life or Like.

Related themes continue in our Always quotes and Life quotes, both about staying grounded in your own choices.