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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.

Being at the top means never being satisfied with what you're comfortable with - comfortable means you've stopped pushing, and you're either going to get passed, or you already have been. But if you're constantly pushing yourself, then you're exposing...

Quotes by Gretchen Bleiler

I've learned that you have to make careful choices because everything has an impact. I've also learned that you can't please everyone in life, so please yourself and figure out what really matters.

Quotes by Gretchen Bleiler

Be brave and be fearless, and for God's sake, stand up for yourself.

Quotes by Gretchen Carlson

For me, the best way to be as an artist is to be completely yourself, letting that vulnerability come through.

Quotes by Gretchen Parlato

Accept yourself and expect more from yourself.

Quotes by Gretchen Rubin

Don't let yourself fall into 'empty.' Keep cash in the house. Keep gas in your tank. Keep an extra roll of toilet paper squirreled away. Keep your phone charged.

Quotes by Gretchen Rubin

What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself.

Quotes by Grete Waitz

Have you ever noticed when you look in a mirror, unless you're really depressed or something, the person in the mirror generally looks a little more competent, a little more curious, a little more intelligent than you actually feel yourself...

Quotes by Gregory Maguire

As far as protecting yourself against Alzheimer's disease, well, it turns out that fish oil has the effect of reducing your risk for Alzheimer's disease. You should also keep your blood pressure down, because chronic high blood pressure is the...

Quotes by Gregory Petsko

We've all been there, right? When you meet someone personally and then you find yourself working with them professionally, it's awkward.

Quotes by Gregory Smith

I think, reading about yourself through somebody else's eyes, you're always going to have your own story.

Quotes by Greg Sestero

You don't suffer, kill yourself and take the risks I take just for money. I love bike racing.

Quotes by Greg LeMond

There are few things that you can't do as long as you are willing to apply yourself.

Quotes by Greg LeMond

I remember on my very first film, which Steven Soderberg executive-produced, he said, 'Try not to repeat yourself. Do things that scare you.' Even if it's a challenge, I want people to say that this guy tried this thing. Hopefully...

Quotes by Greg Mottola

It's a game. Don't put too much pressure on yourself that you can't have fun.

Quotes by Greg Oden

Writing novels is sitting in a room by yourself for a year.

Quotes by Greg Iles

Many men think they're playboys, but they invariably land wide of the mark. Surrounding yourself with champagne, fast friends, and paid escorts is the very definition of the word 'loser.'

Quotes by Graydon Carter

I do think that you can dress yourself out of a problem. The way that a haircut and a new pair of pants can make you feel is better than any therapist, because when you look in the mirror, you...

Quotes by Greg Behrendt

I read some Marvel, but I was more of a DC guy. Particularly the Flash, Barry Allen. I latched on to him because I felt like him. You thought to yourself, 'Well, you can't really be Superman.' You couldn't really...

Quotes by Greg Berlanti

It's not really the life of cooking that's hard - it's what you make of it and what level you push yourself to.

Quotes by Grant Achatz

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.