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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.

When you're a producer and an artist you're very critical of yourself. I like to produce other people, but I'm not that good at producing myself.

Quotes by Valerie Simpson

When you relate to a disease, you're afraid. When you relate to a person, there is compassion. You see someone that is like you, that could be like you. You can see yourself in that same situation.

Quotes by Uzodinma Iweala

I think a lot of writers are tempted to add complexity by over-complicating things, but always remember that most natural rules/laws are, at their core, simple. Start simple, and build from there, or you risk getting yourself and your readers...

Quotes by V. E. Schwab

The only questions that really matter are the ones you ask yourself.

Quotes by Ursula K. Le Guin

These people that are in consuming jobs - you forget to do one thing. And that's to take care of yourself.

Quotes by Urban Meyer

Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It's about accepting all of yourself.

Quotes by Tyra Banks

Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in the mirror and find something about yourself that's positive and celebrate that!

Quotes by Tyra Banks

When you surround yourself with the wrong people it's going to backfire every time.

Quotes by Tyrann Mathieu

You are the master of your environment. You've got your own head, your own mind. So once you figure out what you want for yourself, you have to create the proper environment to make sure you can live out all...

Quotes by Tyrese Gibson

The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.

Quotes by Tyler Perry

Everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin. Whether there are social standards set in place that act against that, it doesn't matter because the people that love you for who you are are going to love you always, and...

Quotes by Tye Sheridan

Now, if I speak to people who want to act, I say, 'Don't give yourself a back-up.' If I had gone to university, I wouldn't be doing this job now. Having that pressure and no other option just made me...

Quotes by Tuppence Middleton

Design can change how you look at yourself.

Quotes by Ty Pennington

It's very important to think optimistically. You've got to think to yourself, 'I'm going to get better every day.'

Quotes by Ty Simpkins

You have to break yourself down to rebuild yourself stronger.

Quotes by Tulisa

As you get older, you're always maturing, you're always learning something new about yourself.

Quotes by Troy Vincent

The great thing about acting is you don't have to worry about yourself at all. I tend to just get out of the way of me and let something come through.

Quotes by Trudie Styler

Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.

Quotes by Truman Capote

The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people.

Quotes by Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

When younger, I was thin as a rail. As I've grown older, I've put on weight. I have continued to love myself in all those roles. Part of my spirituality, I always tell people, is to accept yourself for who...

Quotes by Troy Perry

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.