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

Quotes by Molly Tarlov

Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself.

Quotes by Mohsin Hamid

I've been acting since I was 10. At age 14, 15 and 16, it's difficult to find roles and to find yourself, even, and when everyone's eyes are on you, it's difficult.

Quotes by Moises Arias

In terms of creativity, both are equally satisfying. Music album is for yourself, where you compose songs and stuff like that, and in films, you have a story, characters, and songs penned by someone else.

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

The most important thing is God's blessing and if you believe in God and you believe in yourself, you have nothing to worry about.

Quotes by Mohamed Al-Fayed

You look after yourself. You believe in God. And if people want to drag you down, you fight that, and you keep on fighting.

Quotes by Mohamed Al-Fayed

Of course you think about the goalkeeper you are facing before a game. You have to prepare yourself for the game and think about the weakness of the players you are up against.

Quotes by Mohamed Salah

At times, you are mentally but not physically prepared; at times, you are physically but not mentally prepared. I would be lying if I said it doesn't affect your performance. But the sooner you get over it, the better. So...

Quotes by Mohammad Azharuddin

There's real peril in trying to repeat yourself, and apply rules that applied to something else to a new project.

Quotes by Mitchell Hurwitz

It wasn't easy to leave my comfort zone and chase my dreams. However, it is important to believe in yourself.

Quotes by Mithila Palkar

It's hard to talk about yourself onstage and be sincere about it.

Quotes by Mitzi Gaynor

Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.

Quotes by Miyamoto Musashi

If you're not being yourself, it shows immediately. The camera doesn't lie.

Quotes by Mischa Barton

The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.

Quotes by Mitch Albom

In a newspaper, you only have so much room. It teaches you the value of getting to the point, of not pampering yourself with your glorious writing. I've always been much more interested in one powerful sentence that stays with...

Quotes by Mitch Albom

I've been using the same 'I Ching' since I was teenager when it was given to me by a fellow teenager; it seems too late to change now. I don't use it often, but when I do, it really does...

Quotes by Miranda July

I really think that being yourself, being original, being outside the box is starting to be appealing to people.

Quotes by Miranda Lambert

Everyone says you should get a photo taken of yourself while you're pregnant. I've got a film. It'll be nice for my daughter, too, to look at one day. She was in it.

Quotes by Miranda Otto

It's such a release to show yourself as not a charming person but just someone who is vulnerable.

Quotes by Miranda Seymour

Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence.

Quotes by Minor White

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.