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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.

Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself.

Quotes by Mortimer Adler

If you never ask yourself any questions about the meaning of a passage, you cannot expect the book to give you any insight you do not already possess.

Quotes by Mortimer Adler

The little things, I can obey. But the big things - how we think, what we value - those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone - or any society - determine those for you.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

Grieve and mourn for yourself not once or twice, but again and again.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

It's not to late to... ask yourself if you really are the person you want to be, and if not, who you do want to be.

Quotes by Morrie Schwartz

You put yourself on the line as a performer, and when people reject you, it's a personal rejection.

Quotes by Morgan Brittany

The business of Hollywood, if you don't have other things going on, it will eat you up and spit you out... If you take what those people and that social structure think of you - if you let it govern...

Quotes by Morgan Fairchild

To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.

Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.

Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

I think a lot of times you start to second-guess yourself, especially as a young player, but you've got to have confidence that everything will be all right.

Quotes by Mookie Betts

Having fun is definitely how you're going to keep yourself loose, and be at your best.

Quotes by Mookie Betts

I grew up with too much freedom. You can't define yourself.

Quotes by Moon Unit Zappa

We had two rules growing up in my house: If you're going to take a shower, do it with whomever you're dating so you don't waste water; and if you buy one for yourself, buy six, because everybody's going to...

Quotes by Moon Unit Zappa

I think there are those individuals who are intimidated by really smart, talented people. But for me, surrounding yourself with great talent is the key to success.

Quotes by Monika Chiang

This has not changed: always like the first time, very, very nervous. But when the music begins, you are in the music, it's a sort of transformation. Your feeling for the music is greater and has nothing to do with...

Quotes by Montserrat Caballe

I like when I have to act and direct; then, when you have to dub, you're by yourself in front of the wall, and I'm always scared that you're not good like when you are in real when you act.

Quotes by Monica Bellucci

Definitely in voice-over, you have to be completely uninhibited. More than that, you have to put yourself back into the enjoyment of pretending.

Quotes by Molly Quinn

When you say you're 40, you can't call yourself an ingenue any more.

Quotes by Molly Ringwald

Be yourself, fill your life with good people, and don't get a big head. It can all be gone tomorrow.

Quotes by Molly Sims

Understand that everybody has their own struggles, regardless of whether you can see it or not. Just surround yourself with the people who love you, and know you're not really alone.

Quotes by Molly Tarlov

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.