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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.

I don't think any of us are careful enough about emails. When you are writing an email, you should imagine yourself in an auditorium speaking to 5,000 people, with your mother and grandmother in the audience, and it is being...

Quotes by Toby Emmerich

Don't compromise even if it hurts to be yourself.

Quotes by Toby Keith

I think when you come to Australia you immediately get the sense of fitness and taking care of yourself and being healthy, and it really shows.

Quotes by Tinie Tempah

I grew up in an eclectic house where people were listening to all types of different music. I also think being educated, eloquent and knowing how to talk for yourself in the industry makes you go a long way.

Quotes by Tinie Tempah

I've seen how much effort has to go into a tour, the performance and also how to look after yourself, not just physically, but mentally too.

Quotes by Tinie Tempah

A role model can teach you to love and respect yourself.

Quotes by Tionne Watkins

The message is that if you believe in what you create, it's enjoyable and people will follow. The talented mangaka should know that; otherwise, no one would read or enjoy it. So believe in yourself. Believing in yourself is important.

Quotes by Tite Kubo

Nothing is better for a young journalist than to go and write about something that other people don't know about. If you can afford to send yourself to some foreign part, I still think that's by far the best way...

Quotes by Tina Brown

The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you...

Quotes by Tina Fey

I've learned that maybe sometimes it's better to show people who you are and what you are thinking about. That way, you can be more relaxed with yourself.

Quotes by Tina Maze

You just have to have the guidance to lead you in the direction until you can do it yourself.

Quotes by Tina Yothers

If you're going to go to an audition, you don't want to go in trying to force yourself into some archetype that has been thought up by a director and translated by a casting director.

Quotes by Timothy Simons

When I try to appreciate something, it feels like my hands are around the moment, trying to squeeze it. It's when you really release yourself of the responsibility to be enjoying things that you actually do.

Quotes by Timothee Chalamet

You have to raise the bar. Give yourself a challenge. Ask yourself, 'How can one make the impossible materialise?'

Quotes by Tim Walker

MMA in an individual sport, and you're just pushing yourself to be as dangerous as you can be in 15 minutes.

Quotes by Tim Kennedy

You've got to teach yourself you can do your job no matter what happens.

Quotes by Tim Minchin

Novelty is adaptive when things are changing and you need to adapt yourself. Tradition is essential to lay down the stability to raise families and form cohesive social groups.

Quotes by Tim Jackson

Telling people more about yourself and distinguishing yourself from your opponent - they're both essential parts of communicating with voters.

Quotes by Tim Griffin

If you want to be pro, you have to hold yourself accountable. It's about what you do when nobody's looking.

Quotes by Tim Hardaway Jr.

In college, the coaching staff does more work with you individually. But at the next level, you have to do it all by yourself.

Quotes by Tim Hardaway Jr.

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.