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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.

The thing that I've learned is that there really is no joy, and nothing ever good is going to come from negativity. Those are thoughts that, even if you were presenting an honest version of yourself, there's just no point...

Quotes by Stephen Amell

I enjoy talking to people about what I do - about films, music, directors, and art. It's very strange, having to talk about yourself.

Quotes by Stephanie Sigman

If you want to be a real human being - a real woman, a real man - you cannot tolerate things which put you to indignation, to outrage. You must stand up. I always say to people, 'Look around; look...

Quotes by Stephane Hessel

When you can't change what's bothering you, one typical response is to convince yourself that it doesn't actually bother you.

Quotes by Stephanie Coontz

Yoga is a great thing to do because you can just practice it by yourself in your hotel.

Quotes by Stella Maxwell

I'm functioning on a lung and a half, but I have proved that it's possible to challenge yourself.

Quotes by Stefanie Powers

You can filter certain stuff - it depends what artist you are - but you're never going to be true to yourself if you're worried about what other people think.

Quotes by Stefflon Don

When you're playing football, and your enemies are there, you don't have a lot of time to think to yourself. You've got stuff to handle. You've got places to be, meetings to go to, bigger fish to fry. You really...

Quotes by Stefon Diggs

It's an emotional time for you when you get injured. You're going through so much. You have a lot of time to think to yourself.

Quotes by Stefon Diggs

When morning comes, you would better find yourself saying: 'I have so many choices of what to do or what to leave - every morning, every day. I better judge for myself, and - go ahead and do it.'

Quotes by Stefan Hell

When I've worked with established artists, I've naturally been more restricted, but you still have to take risks and push yourself to do something different.

Quotes by Starsmith

It's crazy how you can get yourself in a mess sometimes and not even be able to think about it with any sense and yet not be able to think about anything else.

Quotes by Stanley Kubrick

Life-writing calls for any number of dubious gifts: A touch of O.C.D., a lack of imagination, a large desk, neutrality of Swiss proportions, tactlessness, a high tolerance for archival dust. Most of all it calls for an act of displacement....

Quotes by Stacy Schiff

I believe, ultimately, there are more goodies than baddies in the world, and you have to remind yourself of that.

Quotes by Stacey Dooley

You have to learn to get through it yourself, because there are going to be times in your life when there's going to be no one else around but you.

Quotes by Stacy Brown-Philpot

You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit.

Quotes by Stacy London

Don't let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don't like them.

Quotes by Stacy London

Don't get hung up on the size. If you feel bad about yourself because a 12 is what fits, take a Sharpie, and write '6' on the label.

Quotes by Stacy London

Style is joyful if you allow yourself to have joy.

Quotes by Stacy London

Style is not a reward for the skinny. It's not, 'iI I'm rich, thin and young.' You may not like your size, but then don't invest in leather leggings. Let yourself want the expensive bag and really love it and...

Quotes by Stacy London

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.