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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.

Getting to prove yourself in a room that's not your typical demo is an experience every comic should try. It makes you better.

Quotes by Iliza Shlesinger

I think part of being Jewish is that innate desire to question things. Rabbis sit around all day and question the Torah. Giving yourself the room to question things, in a religion, just breeds thinking.

Quotes by Iliza Shlesinger

Miami's not anybody's poor cousin. It's an aspiration to live in this town, not something you have to do to promote yourself like some of the larger cities.

Quotes by Iggy Pop

You should seek approval from yourself.

Quotes by Ichiro Suzuki

When you were on stage, you could be absolutely open about your emotions and indulge them and express yourself in a way that - in real life - I wasn't doing.

Quotes by Ian Mckellen

You can enjoy yourself, but you need to look after yourself as well.

Quotes by Ian Rush

To explore different parts of yourself and different emotional lives... not to hide from who you are but to actually explore who you are.

Quotes by Ian Somerhalder

We're made up of energy, so who's to say you can't transmit through electrical means? If you could transmit yourself wirelessly, then it's Armageddon pretty much.

Quotes by Ian Somerhalder

If someone was like, 'Describe yourself in one word,' I would never say, 'Handsome.'

Quotes by Ian Harding

Putting another human being above yourself isn't healthy. I think it's capitalistic.

Quotes by Ian Brown

The jails are full of kids from kids' homes. You're 16 years old, and you're out on the street. How you going to fend for yourself at 16 if you've not had an education? You're going to turn to crime.

Quotes by Ian Brown

For those who are able to work, work has to be seen as the best route out of poverty. For work is not just about more money - it is transformative. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and your family.

Quotes by Iain Duncan Smith

I truly believe that when you've found the one you're searching for, you become a better version of yourself. You're better for it.

Quotes by Hunter Hayes

The most important thing is to try to be focused on yourself, try to make yourself fit, and make sure your mind is ready, whatever will happen in your club or in your future club. That's part of our job.

Quotes by Hugo Lloris

If you wish to spare yourself and your venerable family, give heed to my advice with the ear of intelligence. If you do not, you will see what God has willed.

Quotes by Hulagu Khan

I personally believe that the iPod is a frankly corrosive device because it encourages you to surround yourself with your favorites. The whole idea of a playlist is to surround yourself with your favorite things, and the interesting thing is...

Quotes by Hugh Laurie

I think I'm rather young and sprightly, but then you see pictures of yourself and think, 'Who is that old man?' and I realise I'm not as young as I thought I was.

Quotes by Hugh Grant

Sometimes you have to go places with characters and emotions within yourself you don't want to do, but you have a duty to the story and as a storyteller to do it.

Quotes by Hugh Jackman

I believe if you are not rediscovering yourself and pushing boundaries, then you are not alive.

Quotes by Hrithik Roshan

After doing films like 'Krrish,' 'Bang Bang,' and 'Mohenjo Daro,' 'Kaabil' is one film where you can't lie at all. You can't be a hero. You have to be real. You have to be yourself. So that was a challenge.

Quotes by Hrithik Roshan

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.