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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.

All studio movies are the middle of the Bell curve. The only way to do something is to do it yourself. And the only way to do that is to not take any money from anyone or take as little...

Quotes by Thomas Lennon

Rise above yourself.

Quotes by Thomas Leonard

Don't make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.

Quotes by Thomas J. Watson

I not only urge you to vote that ticket yourself, but I beg that you will persuade others to do so. Personal effort can accomplish a great deal, and I beg that you will use your personal influence with your...

Quotes by Thomas Jordan Jarvis

If you don't work yourself up into a fever of greed and covetousness in an art museum, you're just not doing the job.

Quotes by Thomas Hoving

Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure there is one less rascal in the world.

Quotes by Thomas Carlyle

The fearful unbelief is unbelief in yourself.

Quotes by Thomas Carlyle

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.

Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

I prefer to sing in the shower 'cause the acoustics are really, really good, I mean, when you're singing against the tile walls then you really hear yourself, hear your voice, you know, throwing itself back at you.

Quotes by Thia Megia

Because that's just the way it is, and don't sleep on what you did before, you know, because it can... not hurt you, but you can find yourself sleeping on something that happened in the past, but you dare to...

Quotes by Thierry Henry

When I was 20 or 21, I didn't... I won't say care about anything, but you're like in your own world - you made something that you always wanted to do, and then you kind of think only about your...

Quotes by Thierry Henry

The English reputation for humour is a way by which people avoid revealing themselves and have superficial relationships, so that you can engage in banter without making yourself vulnerable.

Quotes by Theodore Zeldin

Have you considered that if you don't make waves, nobody including yourself will know that you are alive?

Quotes by Theodore Isaac Rubin

The repressed memory is like a noisy intruder being thrown out of the concert hall. You can throw him out, but he will bang on the door and continue to disturb the concert. The analyst opens the door and says,...

Quotes by Theodor Reik

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.