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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.

There's always pressure, from other people and yourself. If you're happy with the looks you're born with, then what are you going to do your whole life? We keep thinking up new things and finding better ways of doing things...

Quotes by Natalie Portman

Not even analysis, by itself, can transform you. You must still do the changing yourself.

Quotes by Natalie Wood

Los Macorinos are much older than I am so when you surround yourself with older people you realize they lived what we're living now. They live in a moment of peace because they don't have to prove anything anymore.

Quotes by Natalia Lafourcade

And just seeing yourself on buses and billboards in even the smallest town of any country in the world, it’s overwhelming sometimes and it's amazing and it's unbelievable.

Quotes by Natalia Reyes

It's jarring to go from one amazing experience to another that feels ordinary. I don't quite know how to explain it. You see the uniqueness of what you've been doing, and disassociating yourself from it and going back to the...

Quotes by Nat Wolff

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

Quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte

The best way to sell yourself to others is first to sell the others to yourself.

Quotes by Napoleon Hill

Understand this law and you will then know, beyond room for the slightest doubt, that you are constantly punishing yourself for every wrong you commit and rewarding yourself for every act of constructive conduct in which you indulge.

Quotes by Napoleon Hill

Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye, and you will be drawn toward it.

Quotes by Napoleon Hill

If you call yourself a leader, then you have to be decisive. If you're decisive, then you have the chance to be a leader. These are two sides to the same coin.

Quotes by Narendra Modi

You can't please everybody. You'd be crazy if you're trying to. So take some time out to do some things for yourself.

Quotes by Nas

You always have to believe in yourself and not let your confidence fade.

Quotes by Naomi

Believe in yourself, be persistent, and don't let anyone break your confidence.

Quotes by Naomi

I really believe in the 'Glow' and live my life that way. It's about being positive inside and out and being the best version of yourself possible.

Quotes by Naomi

It's hard to describe why one room and not another feels right for writing. Of course you have to train yourself to be able to write anywhere, but it's nice to feel that each book has a place that belongs...

Quotes by Naomi Alderman

I'm a triathlete. Running is when I do my best living and my best thinking. I love the discipline, pushing yourself to suffer as much as you can, because it leads to a form of redemption.

Quotes by Naomi Benaron

They're trying to tell us that we're not right, so we have to buy their products. The number one cause of mental illness is not knowing who you are and you can't know who you are if you don't spend...

Quotes by Naomi Judd

When you're a caregiver, you need to realize that you've got to take care of yourself, because, not only are you going to have to rise to the occasion and help someone else, but you have to model for the...

Quotes by Naomi Judd

I don't think you can win a Grand Slam and not be confident in yourself.

Quotes by Naomi Osaka

I think whenever you love something or somebody it means that you have to extend yourself, you have to grow - get a little larger. You can't stay in your little comfortable - spot.

Quotes by Naomi Shihab Nye

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.