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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.

A friend is a gift you give yourself.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

You can read Kant by yourself, if you wanted to; but you must share a joke with someone else.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

You could read Kant by yourself, if you wanted; but you must share a joke with some one else.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

In Las Vegas, you confront yourself with your darkest desires, because they're all possible there.

Quotes by Robert Lepage

I don't read articles about myself. I try to distance myself from it. Reading about yourself is nice, but in the long run, it doesn't help. Concentration has to be in the right place.

Quotes by Robert Lewandowski

I wrote a lot of fiction, but it was just college stuff. It seems to me you have to be so confident in yourself to become a writer.

Quotes by Robert Loomis

You have to first of all feel good with yourself before doing something which requires being fast or driving a racing car.

Quotes by Robert Kubica

A game is like a mirror that allows you to look at yourself.

Quotes by Robert Kiyosaki

You can't take care of charity unless you take care of yourself first.

Quotes by Robert Kiyosaki

The traditional route to success in science fiction is by making a name for yourself in short fiction, so people who read science fiction magazines will recognize your byline on a novel.

Quotes by Robert J. Sawyer

The future is always coming up with surprises for us, and the best way to insulate yourself from these surprises is to diversify.

Quotes by Robert J. Shiller

You find out what you think by talking to yourself.

Quotes by Robert Harris

And you yourself always be seated at the middle fo the high table that your presence as lord or lady may appear openly to all, and that you may plainly see on either side all the service and all the...

Quotes by Robert Grosseteste

And as far as possible for sickness or fatigue, constrain yourself to eat in the hall before your people, for this shall bring great benefit and honour to you.

Quotes by Robert Grosseteste

Never bring the problem solving stage into the decision making stage. Otherwise, you surrender yourself to the problem rather than the solution.

Quotes by Robert H. Schuller

Convincing yourself doesn't win an argument.

Quotes by Robert Half

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

A good way to make children tell the truth is to tell it yourself. Keep your word with your child the same as you would with your banker.

Quotes by Robert Green Ingersoll

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.