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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.

Practice yourself, for heaven's sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.

Quotes by Epictetus

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Quotes by Epictetus

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Quotes by Epictetus

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

Quotes by Epictetus

You may be always victorious if you will never enter into any contest where the issue does not wholly depend upon yourself.

Quotes by Epictetus

The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.

Quotes by Epicurus

I think journaling is a key to success. You can set clear goals for yourself. You can start noticing repetitive behavior patterns and see the type of things that keep bothering you, and then you can have a bird's eye...

Quotes by Eric Andre

When you fight something like cancer, you not dealing with a person that looks at where you come from or what's your background or what race you are or what ethnicity or whatever. Whatever your culture is, it doesn't care...

Quotes by Eric Berry

You no longer have to have a big record label behind you and have to kowtow to the politics that enabled you to get there. You can be a phenomenal artist and put your stuff out there on YouTube and...

Quotes by Eric Bischoff

Being yourself is one of the hardest things because it's scary. You always wonder whether you'll be accepted for who you really are. I decided to call my record 'Inside Out' because that's my motto about life. I don't think...

Quotes by Emmy Rossum

Somehow, when you think about yourself in old age, you think you're going to be this completely different person that you don't even recognize - because you can't imagine it, you know?

Quotes by Emmylou Harris

You always have to believe in yourself! I think that is the most important thing.

Quotes by Emre Can

In the end, I didn't think I was good enough to use sax as a stage performer to get where I wanted, and thank God I chose my voice as my instrument instead. You need to be honest with yourself,...

Quotes by Engelbert Humperdinck

Sometimes words are not needed, and the simplicity of expressing yourself through an art form is one of the best ways of communication.

Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

In times of war, starvation, hunger and injustice, such tragedy can only be put aside if you allow yourself to be uplifted through music, film and dance.

Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

Often, when you see yourself on the screen, you feel like a sweater that's been put through the washing machine. You have the impression of having done something full and luminous, and suddenly, when you see it on the screen,...

Quotes by Emmanuelle Beart

There are moments when you feel that the desire to work is fading, and the only way to bring it back is to get away from it, to put yourself in a state of frustration so you feel the need...

Quotes by Emmanuelle Beart

Supply yourself with a mental equivalent, and the thing must come to you.

Quotes by Emmet Fox

You must not allow yourself to dwell for a single moment on any kind of negative thought.

Quotes by Emmet Fox

Your circumstances can have an effect on you as a person. If you are nurtured and looked after by the right people, you can be the best version of yourself.

Quotes by Emma Mackey

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.