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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.

The coolest person to yourself is yourself, and we're like nerds, and we love to be smart, and that's okay.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

There's nothing wrong with being yourself.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

No one knows who Peter Parker is. People just know who Spider-Man is. When you get that in the mix of growing up and finding yourself, that's more of a relatable tone than being Captain America and having the country's...

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

You must remember, my own philosophy is that you don't belong only to yourself. You have an obligation to the society which protected you when you were brought into the world, which taught you, which supported you and nurtured you....

Quotes by Jacob K. Javits

The existence is a tremendous curiosity, with in the course of the years, the discovery of yourself in your inmost evolutions. With the age you feel better than you are, what you represent. Which means a little at the planet's...

Quotes by Jacky Ickx

After having children, life becomes about living beyond yourself; about being bigger and better.

Quotes by Jaclyn Smith

You have to be reasonable with yourself and not feel guilty when things aren't perfect.

Quotes by Jaclyn Smith

It's not about me, it's about my family. You don't answer questions for you, but for us. You learn to live beyond yourself.

Quotes by Jaclyn Smith

So then you have to say to yourself: Do I want to be rich, or do I want to do good work?

Quotes by Jackie Cooper

I've just had a little boy, and my wife and I called him Elliott because 'E.T.' sort of saved my life because that film is absolutely about something being out there that's greater than yourself.

Quotes by Jack Thorne

Success depends almost entirely on how effectively you learn to manage the game's two ultimate adversaries: the course and yourself.

Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

One of the most important reasons for living is to do something - live outside of yourself and put together an idea, an idea that you want to explore and then complete... Awaken your creative sensitivities!

Quotes by Jack Palance

There's nothing wrong with giving yourself a pat on the back. If you can't do that, you can't be objective about your work. You can't be conceited or cocky either, but you can't be too modest either.

Quotes by Jack Reynor

You always want to test yourself at a high level, and I would be proud to represent Great Britain.

Quotes by Jack Rodwell

Write in recollection and amazement for yourself.

Quotes by Jack Kerouac

Part of spiritual and emotional maturity is recognizing that it's not like you're going to try to fix yourself and become a different person. You remain the same person, but you become awakened.

Quotes by Jack Kornfield

In my experience, psychotherapy at its best is like dual meditation - it's like a container in which you can be compassionate and mindful toward yourself.

Quotes by Jack Kornfield

You've got to be yourself, and if you're not, you're a phony. It comes shining through if you're not careful.

Quotes by Jack Harbaugh

Whether you play or whether you're on the bench, or however it may be, at some point in your career you will be one of those three roles. You will either be a young, up-and-coming goalkeeper watching the experienced one,...

Quotes by Jack Butland

Build your self-esteem by recalling all the ways you have succeeded, and your brain will be filled with images of you making your achievements happen again and again. Give yourself permission to toot your own horn, and don't wait for...

Quotes by Jack Canfield

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.