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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.

Well, any time you're faced with fame on that level, it's - it can be somewhat unnerving because you're never taught how to manage it and how to deal with it. So you're sort of left out there on your...

Quotes by Jason Priestley

Never categorize yourself, society does that to you, don't do it to yourself.

Quotes by Jason Priestley

Be not afraid of discomfort. If you can't put yourself in a situation where you are uncomfortable, then you will never grow. You will never change. You'll never learn.

Quotes by Jason Reynolds

I just find that the harder you work and the more effort you put into yourself, the better you'll be.

Quotes by Jason Schwartzman

I always thought success was from inside, so it was how diversified you were as a person and how cultivated or how much you cultivated yourself.

Quotes by Jason Scott Lee

I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed.

Quotes by Jason Statham

If you're too disciplined, it can mess up your mind. You need to have that treat for yourself.

Quotes by Jason Momoa

You make a record because you have to chart your progress, not only for yourself, but for your audience.

Quotes by Jason Moran

There's a certain feeling of giving, a certain feeling of generosity in love songs. When you sing a song of love, you're actually giving something to yourself, too. You're singing and casting these affirmations of love out into the universe.

Quotes by Jason Mraz

I've learned that you have to take responsibility for yourself in this game and lead yourself through it.

Quotes by Jason Giambi

It's not easy to sit down and open yourself up and say, 'This is how much I love you,' you know? It's scary to do that.

Quotes by Jason Isbell

Doing things right in politics is no different than doing things right in life: Tell the truth, be yourself.

Quotes by Jason Kander

There is no real way to prepare yourself for having a child other than just getting thrown in the deep end pretty quick.

Quotes by Jason Day

You've got to come out and fire on all cylinders and get yourself up the leaderboard and show people that you're there and you're ready to win.

Quotes by Jason Day

If you don't believe in yourself, somewhere or another, you sabotage yourself.

Quotes by Jason Day

It's O.K. to fail. Just keep putting yourself there. Once I started saying that and really believing that, over time, it just gradually gave me confidence.

Quotes by Jason Day

You know, some people think since I can't move I am a vegetable. Wrong. Just picture yourself as you are, just always sitting down and if you need something a hot babe takes care of you. I am exaggerating a...

Quotes by Jason Becker

It's not about finding a home so much as finding yourself.

Quotes by Jason Behr

When you're acting and you need to cry, you want to put yourself in a position where you're trying not to cry, because that is generally what people try and do. They try to hold on to their emotions, they...

Quotes by Jared Harris

Having to censor yourself - whether it's lying at the water cooler about how you spent your weekend, scrubbing your Facebook page of any revealing facts, or pretending to be with someone you aren't - is the antithesis of our...

Quotes by Jared Polis

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.