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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 secret to success is to be yourself.

Quotes by S. Sreesanth

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Quotes by Saadi

I think it's good to surround yourself with good people.

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

AIDS can destroy a family if you let it, but luckily for my sister and me, Mom taught us to keep going. Don't give up, be proud of who you are, and never feel sorry for yourself.

Quotes by Ryan White

But I've realised that sometimes you have to walk away and take some time for yourself.

Quotes by Rylan Clark-Neal

It's so hard to express yourself, because swimmers are pretty much paying attention to a black line for hours out of a day.

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

A player is someone - a guy - that messes with girls' emotions just to try and get what they want. I've been asked, 'Do you consider yourself a player?' And the answer is no. I don't think I'm anywhere...

Quotes by Ryan Lochte

It's weird being a photographer because you really have to divorce yourself from the image.

Quotes by Ryan McGinley

My advice to young people would be this: Don't move to New York. It is not where you will find yourself.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

The primary occupational hazard of blogging is this: it's easier when you yourself take on some of the traits of insanity. It's a job that requires the doer to be selfish, self-absorbed, and superficial.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

If you deny the fact that things are happening to you, that this is going on, whether it's negative or positive, you're just putting yourself behind the 8-ball because you're not facing it head on and dealing with it in...

Quotes by Ryan Leaf

I think most producers and MCs are constantly in this competition, but it's usually with yourself. It's usually wanting to be innovative: wanting to catch yourself when you're doing the same thing or throwing out the same art you've already...

Quotes by Ryan Lewis

Hotness is uniqueness and just being yourself - that's hot.

Quotes by Ryan Cabrera

To recognize yourself in a character onscreen, and to connect with them, you gotta recognize their flaws; they gotta feel like a real person.

Quotes by Ryan Coogler

If you’re dominant on one side of the ball, you set yourself up for getting beat if you’re not on both sides of the ball.

Quotes by Ryan Day

You get yourself prepared for a big game, you get yourself up for it. Then afterwards you don't sleep or eat properly.

Quotes by Ryan Giggs

There's such a huge link with fashion, with front covers of magazines and selling products, but that's not what you go into the job for, and yet you're persuaded that's what you have to do to create the opportunities for...

Quotes by Ruth Wilson

I think that as a young lady, you start off not knowing what you want to do, and then you kinda arrive at yourself by the time you're 17 or 18, hopefully. And that's what I did.

Quotes by Rutina Wesley

I still believe I can be a striker but, if you want to be a striker, you have to think more about yourself and that's why you are a striker.

Quotes by Ryan Babel

There are plenty of players who have a lot of talent. It's all about getting the best out of yourself and you'll have to work very hard to achieve that.

Quotes by Ryan Babel

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.