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Yourself Quotes

The hardest audience is yourself.

These quotes turn inward — an actor describing the fear that comes before any audience does, and thoughts on the quiet value of lowering the noise and simply listening more closely. For more on inner confidence, see Feel quotes.

I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

Quotes by Jermain Defoe

When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

Quotes by Jermain Defoe

I don't know what the secret to doing standup well is, but I do know the goal is to be yourself as much as possible. And working harder than everyone else.

Quotes by Jermaine Fowler

If there is a risk in a bank, our first question should be 'Okay, what are you in the bank going to do about that? What can you do to recapitalise yourself?'. If the bank can't do it, then we'll...

Quotes by Jeroen Dijsselbloem

Messi simply cannot be stopped by yourself. Ronaldo is easier because he is more about athletic prowess.

Quotes by Jerome Boateng

As an actor, you ask yourself what you can do to put yourself in a position where you can play that role.

Quotes by Jeremy Northam

I think one thing I've learned over the years is just that you're not going to ever please everyone, and the most important person to please is yourself.

Quotes by Jeremy Scott

If you're afraid of inflation, I think - and if you can bring yourself to have a long horizon - and when I say long, I mean ten to 20 years, not the usual ten to 20 weeks - that...

Quotes by Jeremy Grantham

There is something to grace and deportment, but you determine that for yourself. That's something you own.

Quotes by Jenny Slate

You always try different versions of yourself through songwriting. It can get a bit annoying to see them walk around and do their thing when you feel like, 'I'm not that person any more.'

Quotes by Jens Lekman

The difference between people who believe they have books inside of them and those who actually write books is sheer cussed persistence - the ability to make yourself work at your craft, every day - the belief, even in the...

Quotes by Jennifer Weiner

As a rule, wearing a bigger pair of jeans looks better than squishing yourself into a pair of jeans that used to fit before you gave up smoking.

Quotes by Jenny Eclair

Trust yourself so that the mistakes you make are the ones you've made and not something you've made because you were afraid to do what you wanted to do. Own your mistakes, then you can own your successes.

Quotes by Jennifer Lynch

Women hold themselves back because they don't think their perspective matters. I'm here to tell you that you're not just robbing yourself when you do that: you're robbing all of us.

Quotes by Jennifer Palmieri

It's very hard to balance being there for somebody else and taking care of yourself.

Quotes by Jennifer Grey

You are the only person who can sell you, so you do spend a lot of time in your job by yourself everyday.

Quotes by Jennifer Love Hewitt

It's funny looking at yourself. You know how it is when you look back at old pictures? It's just funny looking back at yourself walking and talking at age 14.

Quotes by Jennifer Connelly

You have to learn how to take care of yourself.

Quotes by Jennifer Damiano

Newsflash for any of the current, past or future Survivors out there... when you contemplate strategizing about the other team, the best idea is to shut up and keep it to yourself. You're welcome; this bill is in the mail.

Quotes by Jenna Morasca

When you walk through the hospital, you waiver between feeling bad for everyone else and feeling bad for yourself. It's a war of the worlds - the healthy and the sick.

Quotes by Jenna Morasca

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of advice or reflection do these "Yourself" quotes offer?
A mix - one is about horror filmmaking and needing to scare yourself first, another is about the value of silence and truly listening, one touches on acting and avoiding self-judgment, and another argues entertainers aren't responsible for teaching children lessons parents haven't taught at home.
Is there a quote about acting or performance here?
Yes, one quote discusses the importance of staying "a blank space" while doing fantasy work as an actor, since judging yourself, the character, or the movie gets in the way of the performance. For more on craft and self-awareness, see the Best page.
Is there a quote about parenting or raising children?
Yes - one quote pushes back on the idea that entertainers should teach children life lessons, arguing that's a responsibility that belongs at home, taught by parents "yourself."
Does this page have anything about silence or listening?
Yes, one quote reflects on the value of silence, suggesting there's something good in turning the volume down and really listening - even calling it "a brand new thing." Browse the Feel page for more on inner experience and awareness.
Is there a quote related to horror or fear?
Yes, one short quote states: "The first monster you have to scare the audience with is yourself." It's a line about horror filmmaking and confronting your own fears first. For more upbeat reflections, check out the Good and Life pages.

Several entries also touch on craft and responsibility: resisting self-judgment while performing, and the idea that parenting duties can't be handed off to entertainers. Continue with Best quotes or Good quotes for related themes.