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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 was literally just going and applying for jobs, and I couldn't get a job, and I was getting more and more broke, and you find yourself groveling for jobs you don't even want.

Quotes by Ben Gibbard

If you express yourself too much. you're overacting; if you underplay it too much, it can come across as wooden.

Quotes by Ben Hardy

As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.

Quotes by Ben Harper

There's only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin' it.

Quotes by Ben Hecht

I'd say, at the end of the day, you know, from a songwriting practice standpoint, you write songs to make yourself feel something true and validating, and cathartic, maybe, and then whoever responds to it is, like, out of your...

Quotes by Ben Hopkins

You can't deny who you are, so you might as well be yourself in the most authentic way.

Quotes by Ben Hopkins

There's a lot of writing in television that can sound like it's taken out of a package, and the way to get around that is to not allow yourself to deliver it that way.

Quotes by Ben Bass

If you are not happy with yourself, even the loftiest achievements won't bring you much satisfaction.

Quotes by Ben Bernanke

You're going to be much less likely to point the finger at somebody and create a huge brouhaha when it wasn't necessary if you had stopped and asked yourself, 'Could I have done things to prevent this situation?'

Quotes by Ben Carson

Expose yourself to as much randomness as possible.

Quotes by Ben Casnocha

My best advice to young women looking to get into both travel and tech is to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone, and be persistent.

Quotes by Belinda Johnson

Don't try to impress people. Always be yourself!

Quotes by Bella Thorne

My dad used to say, 'Just be yourself and you'll be fine,' but it's really, really true.

Quotes by Bellamy Young

The trap for an actor is that you become too successful at what you're trying to do, and you can find yourself stuck there.

Quotes by Ben Affleck

When you're competing, you need to be selfish. You need to think of yourself first.

Quotes by Ben Askren

You need to take care of yourself first, and you can't think of others quite as much if you want to be a successful competitor.

Quotes by Ben Askren

Some people who come from high levels in other backgrounds where they're used to being the best or used to being on a kind of pedestal, it's hard to kind of lower yourself again and just be one of the...

Quotes by Ben Askren

It must be so hard trying to figure yourself out in this industry. Justin Bieber has hit rock-bottom with everyone watching him; that is just so tough.

Quotes by Bebe Rexha

I know what it takes, and you have to fight for yourself and what you believe in.

Quotes by Bebe Rexha

I applaud anyone who wants to take on the load that comes with being President of the United States. You really have to love your country to place yourself in that position.

Quotes by BeBe Winans

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.