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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.

Love you will find only where you may show yourself weak without provoking strength.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

The big cop-out would be to accept popularity rather than opting to try to create potent work. It's so easy to do the popular thing, the expected thing, and that's where you start to cheat yourself - and your fans,...

Quotes by The Edge

When you get older, you start to doubt, and you put limitations on yourself. But little Teyonah had no fear.

Quotes by Teyonah Parris

The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.

Quotes by Thales

A television chat show is light entertainment, so it is trivial by its very nature. It is hardly the place to get people to reveal their innermost thoughts. Then it becomes sensationalism, and you lower yourself to the level of...

Quotes by Terry Wogan

You put yourself in the public eye. You're kind of an open target.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

Throughout a competitive career, you can certainly lose yourself trying to please the judges.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

You don't have to look like George Clooney. You just have to know yourself.

Quotes by Terry Kiser

I just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.

Quotes by Terry McMillan

Most of the actors that do play apes have told me that it's been one of the most profound things they've done, because you have to be so honest with yourself.

Quotes by Terry Notary

Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.

Quotes by Terry Pratchett

I say that virtue is really all about enjoying yourself, living fully; but of course it is far from obvious what living fully actually means.

Quotes by Terry Eagleton

What is hardcore? Hardcore is not just being hardcore, hardcore is going in the ring and giving 100% of yourself. Hardcore is great fans.

Quotes by Terry Funk

I was divorced when my children were young, so I was a single mother for a while. It's so hard to have to do every little thing yourself and be forced to navigate the rocky emotions of motherhood alone.

Quotes by Terri Blackstock

That's a song about reaching deep inside yourself where you can completely be who you are.

Quotes by Terri Clark

You can't focus on yourself. You need to focus on what you're doing for others, and then you can start to heal.

Quotes by Terri Irwin

You can keep it to yourself, but you could also call a support team like the team at MS LifeLines. They are there to support the MS community and give good advice.

Quotes by Teri Garr

You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.

Quotes by Teri Garr

Changing what you don't like about yourself can be empowering, and that's not a bad thing. Feeling secure enough to own what is weak and missing from either your body, mind or spirit and to commit to action to change...

Quotes by Teri Hatcher

Just because 'Planes' is an animated movie doesn't mean I don't take my work seriously. You can always push yourself to be better.

Quotes by Teri Hatcher

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.