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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.

When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

Quotes by Shunryu Suzuki

You have to challenge yourself about the choices you make as an artist.

Quotes by Shura

When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for you know yourself best.

Quotes by Sholom Aleichem

If somebody tells you that you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. But if two people tell you so, buy yourself a saddle.

Quotes by Sholom Aleichem

That's a difficult question, because to consider yourself a rebel is sort of ridiculous.

Quotes by Shirley Manson

Youth makes you brave, I suppose. When you're young, you make a fool of yourself all the time. Because of all the rejections and the criticism you get all the time, there has to be a drive there.

Quotes by Shirley Henderson

I believe whatever has to happen will happen - you just need to stand up for yourself.

Quotes by Shilpa Shinde

There's a lot of integrity with musicians; you really still aspire to grow, and be great, to be the best version of yourself you can be.

Quotes by Sheryl Crow

There's so much of it you can't control. There is no handbook for how to conduct yourself in the public world.

Quotes by Sheryl Crow

If you do not believe yourself no one else will.

Quotes by Sheryl Swoopes

Write yourself a permission slip to be surprised by someone's potential. Who knows? One day that person could be you.

Quotes by Sherri Shepherd

Efficiency is key to a successful kitchen. Clean your station as you go. Make yourself aerodynamic. Buy the best. Taste ingredients as you go.

Quotes by Sherry Yard

By continuing to redefine the cost structure in food, we think Munchery will eventually make getting a high quality chef-prepared meal delivered to your door less expensive than buying the ingredients to cook a similar meal yourself.

Quotes by Shervin Pishevar

If you really want to know yourself, start by writing a book.

Quotes by Shereen El Feki

When you're hiding behind a character all the time, as soon as you have to be yourself, you feel kind of terrified.

Quotes by Sheridan Smith

As aspiring athletes, you should never give up on your dreams. Just believe in yourself, and everything will be possible.

Quotes by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged.

Quotes by Shemar Moore

Acting is therapeutic. I say I'm not shy, but... Acting is a very vulnerable experience, and you've got to be really confident to put yourself out there to be judged.

Quotes by Shemar Moore

You should be comfortable eating by yourself or in public.

Quotes by Shenae Grimes

You think he's going to like you better, but then one day you look in the mirror and realize you've changed yourself - physically and emotionally - into a woman who's totally different from the one he was attracted to...

Quotes by Shelley Duvall

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.