Logo - Feel The Words

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.

If you are prepared to make a fool of yourself for them then you usually get that back. I think that there are points where you become so close to an actor, you know them so well, almost as well...

Quotes by Adrian Lyne

You have to get yourself right for the Worlds. If you can't get yourself right for that you shouldn't be playing.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

If you don't believe in yourself, who will?

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

It's really important to find a humble approach to your own creative work, your own business work. To recognize that you can't do everything yourself.

Quotes by Adrian Grenier

Pressure brings out the best in me. It's the only way to keep improving: putting a bit of pressure on yourself.

Quotes by Adolfo Cambiaso

I don't care what other people say. The important pressure, you put on yourself. The pressure that others put on you? I ignore it.

Quotes by Adolfo Cambiaso

The best decisions are taken quickly and well. You can prepare yourself, have all aspects of the game thought through, but the one who shines on the pitch is the one with intuition.

Quotes by Adolfo Cambiaso

I feel that one should be health conscious, and that feeling can only come from within, so I suggest people to challenge yourself.

Quotes by Adnan Sami

Being single isn't all that bad, as you can be selfish and focus on yourself and your career.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself, trust in your abilities and you're the author of your own destiny.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Don't assume that opportunity will come to you. Put yourself forward when there is an opportunity.

Quotes by Adena Friedman

Starting a new job can be nerve-racking , but it's also exciting. You're embarking on a new future, positioning yourself to write a fresh story on a clean slate.

Quotes by Adena Friedman

Don't try to kid yourself that your game is about pace if it isn't. If you're a big guy like me you need to look at how similarly built players use that physical presence to influence a game. Accept that...

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

Training to be a tough tackler isn't easy - you don't want to injure yourself or team-mates so it's crucial that you have self-belief in your abilities and strength.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

Beast Mode On is a state of mind. Beast Mode is about applying yourself and defying the limitations people put on you.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

Limit your inputs to only those that support a certain kind of self-destructive behavior, and you can be cheered with enthusiasm as you drive yourself off a cliff.

Quotes by Adam-Troy Castro

I think, as a filmmaker, it's important to be honest with yourself at all times in terms of what's working and what's not.

Quotes by Adam Wingard

It's a wonderful thing to be able to make fun of yourself and to do it in a way that sort of preserves your dignity but, at the same time, lets you play the theater of the absurd.

Quotes by Adam West

In the end, the Super Bowl is just a football game. You try to take a couple of big, deep breaths and convince yourself it's just another game. You try to, anyway.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

Every time you step on the field you have to reestablish and re-prove yourself.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

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.