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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.

To do exactly as your neighbors do is the only sensible rule.

Quotes by Emily Post

Being a musician doesn't take away your right as a citizen to speak your mind.

Quotes by Emily Robison

Without knowing your own history, you are doomed to repeat it.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs for anyone else's and not relying on anyone else for even a smidgen of your happiness or well...

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

Your life story is a gift, and it should be treated as such.

Quotes by Emily V. Gordon

I'm a believer in feeling good in your skin, so I put bikini pics on my Instagram.

Quotes by Emily Atack

You don't lose your sexuality just because you're not wearing mascara.

Quotes by Emily Beecham

Be careful that you do not write or paint anything that is not your own, that you don't know in your own soul.

Quotes by Emily Carr

It's nice to have a sister with whom you can talk about your work and what happens in the industry. I value that.

Quotes by Emily Deschanel

The minute that a celebrity wears your clothing, that gives you international exposure and the best advertising you can get.

Quotes by Emilia Wickstead

It's a huge achievement to have anyone wearing your clothes, and when they are in the limelight, it's the best advertisement for your brand.

Quotes by Emilia Wickstead

What does it take to get you to the point where you have to kill your brother? It's biblical, it's huge. It's so personal.

Quotes by Emilio Estevez

What I find interesting is that the people that follow your Twitters are called 'followers.' Talk about false idolatry, right?

Quotes by Emilio Estevez

Choose your friends wisely, and also choose friends that you can trust.

Quotes by Elyn Saks

Everything that comes your way is to learn - I definitely feel that.

Quotes by Emeraude Toubia

Scatter soaked hardwood chunks over your coals for a quick and easy way to add a smoky nuance to your grilled foods.

Quotes by Emeril Lagasse

You have to visualize a second or two ahead of your car what line you are taking, what you are going to do, before you get there because it comes too fast.

Quotes by Emerson Fittipaldi

You can't identify 100% with your character.

Quotes by Elodie Yung

In order to have your voice be heard in Washington, you have to make some little contribution.

Quotes by Elon Musk

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.

Quotes by Elon Musk

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.