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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.

It's so important to be your own biggest fan, even if you have to constantly convince people, including yourself, that you're worthy of their time and energy and ears.

Quotes by Bishop Briggs

I don't care about anything but what I want to do. You can't worry about what else is happening out there. You have to be true to yourself.

Quotes by Biz Markie

A connection should be natural. Just be yourself, and you will find someone who likes you for exactly what you are.

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

You can't be afraid to be honest and to be yourself. We all have imperfections and fall short at some point. Showing your human side creates a sensitivity, openness and trust. That's the beginning of the demise in a relationship...

Quotes by BJ the Chicago Kid

While you're setting something up that's educational for yourself, you have an opportunity to teach others at the same time.

Quotes by Bjork

Most of the time when you're around the opposite sex, you kinda have to put on a show and not completely be yourself.

Quotes by Blac Chyna

There's a big gap between 'Click the link to send an e-mail to your congressman' and 'Chain yourself to the White House.'

Quotes by Billy Parish

You can't ever put yourself in a position where someone is requiring you to inhabit somebody else's energy. You have to own your thing, or own it with very fiber of your being.

Quotes by Billy Porter

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.

Quotes by Bindi Irwin

If you don't measure yourself by achievement, how are you going to set achievement levels for other people?

Quotes by Bing Gordon

You could have a zillion Facebook followers. Those people don't buy records. It's about a hundred to one...Record companies, they don't have any money, so they see social media as the free marketing... So... 'Billy, light yourself on fire and...

Quotes by Billy Corgan

I tend to approach characters not based on ethnicity but on some unique individual qualities, and I've set my whole life that way. I don't want any sort of limitations imposed on my work. If you truly want to be...

Quotes by Billy Dee Williams

I don't aspire to be a sex icon, I don't know why anyone would. It's an uncomfortable position to put yourself in... it's something that we all haven't really made our minds up about, and that's why we find it...

Quotes by Billy Howle

It doesn't matter about money; having it, not having it. Or having clothes, or not having them. You're still left alone with yourself in the end.

Quotes by Billy Idol

If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do it for all humans who need the same things. You enrich humanity with the profound expression of these feelings.

Quotes by Billy Joel

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.

Quotes by Billy Joel

'Bellyache' is totally fictional. I like writing about things that aren't real. The song is about not trusting anyone and then putting trust in yourself and realizing that you don't know what you are doing, either. Or realizing that things...

Quotes by Billie Eilish

It's really fun to put yourself into a character - into shoes you wouldn't normally be in.

Quotes by Billie Eilish

It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain yourself to.

Quotes by Billie Jean King

Weight doesn't matter as long as you're happy with yourself.

Quotes by Billie Piper

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.