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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.

You've just got to know yourself, and know what you're worth, and know where you're going, and know that you can always, always learn more.

Quotes by Zoe Bell

I think it's important not to get carried away when you are successful - and not to let yourself feel gloomy when times are bad.

Quotes by Zhou Qunfei

When I was young, I had this feeling that there was this handbook that I had never gotten that explained how to be, how to laugh, what to wear, how to stand by yourself in the hallway. Everyone looked so...

Quotes by Ze Frank

I think my thing is that... I don't know. And that's why I don't wanna sing about 'This is me, this is who I am' because, like, even the question, 'Tell me about yourself' - what are you supposed to...

Quotes by Zara Larsson

You just have to make sure you keep living your life, challenging yourself, putting yourself in unusual experiences, thinking about what you're interested in doing, and going there.

Quotes by Zal Batmanglij

I think it's like, you know, you can't get ahead of yourself, because no amount of success or exposure or opportunity is going to really matter or be ultimately fulfilling unless you can be totally present in what you're doing...

Quotes by Zachary Quinto

As a goalkeeper, you have so much time back there where you’re alone, and you’re talking to yourself in your head.

Quotes by Zack Steffen

These guys that take a shower, grab a cup of coffee, and go straight to the tee? That's not the way to do it. When you warm up, hit 20 to 25 wedges, a few middle irons, and 10 to...

Quotes by Zach Johnson

Every year is pressure. You need to put in on yourself to go out and perform.

Quotes by Zach LaVine

At one point, I was in a place where it didn't feel like it was going to happen, and I was feeling pretty down on myself. But I stuck to it, and now I have a hit comedy on my...

Quotes by Zachary Knighton

I think you can feel good about yourself at any size and any shape. Nobody should be made to feel inferior because they have a certain body type.

Quotes by Zach Anner

It is very important as a human being to be able to laugh at yourself and circumstances and particularly as a Christian. We have to know that good times don't last always and bad times don't last always.

Quotes by Yvette Nicole Brown

When you are a singer, you have to nurse yourself and make sure you don't get a cold.

Quotes by Zac Brown

Sometimes you can find peace of mind by transferring yourself to different situations. They're just reminders to stay... calm.

Quotes by Yves Behar

My advice to young actors is probably to do some theatre; definitely do that. I keep running into these actors who have never been on stage, and it's invaluable for an actor. What you will learn about yourself is huge.

Quotes by Yul Vazquez

The fashion world is so interesting because it's always changing, but if you know yourself really well, despite of all the changes in the fashion trends, you know how to stay true to yourself.

Quotes by Yuna

Just keep challenging yourself. I think that's a great thing.

Quotes by Yuichiro Miura

If you can't taste an ingredient, you have to ask yourself why it is there.

Quotes by Yotam Ottolenghi

You have to be yourself.

Quotes by Young Thug

Healing yourself is connected with healing others.

Quotes by Yoko Ono

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.