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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.

And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you.

Quotes by Michael Bloomberg

We've shown the world that New York can never be defeated, because of its dynamic and diverse population and because it embodies the spirit of enterprise and the love of liberty. And because no matter who you are, if you...

Quotes by Michael Bloomberg

I have to be happy in the here and now because every time you start focusing on your legacy you're really setting yourself up for disappointment.

Quotes by Michael Bolton

Being president isn't a solo position. You surround yourself with highly qualified people that are smarter about issues than you are. But that's not enough. You then have to listen to them.

Quotes by Michael Avenatti

I find it very offensive when the government tells me what I can and cannot watch. Censor yourself.

Quotes by Michael Badnarik

Most guys open their closet and tend to wear about 10% of what they own - and they wear that 10% over and over again. So the trick is to be honest with yourself and figure out what that 10%...

Quotes by Michael Bastian

What I look for in a script is something that challenges me, something that breaks new ground, something that allows me to flex my director muscle. You have got to think fast in this business, you've got to keep reinventing...

Quotes by Michael Bay

If you can't be honest with yourself, then you can't be honest with anybody.

Quotes by Michael Beasley

Being an actor all of my life is kind of a collaborative, social form of interpretive art. Sitting down with a blank page every day by yourself is a different feeling.

Quotes by Michael Beck

I built a series of supporters that had my back. I never abused that trust. You can't cry wolf. You have to solve most problems yourself.

Quotes by Michael Arad

It's like taking over This Is Your Life from Eamonn Andrews - you just open your mouth and hope you sound like yourself. That's all you can possibly do.

Quotes by Michael Aspel

I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.

Quotes by Mia Hamm

If you're always strict with yourself, life gets miserable. And we're supposed to enjoy life.

Quotes by Mia Maestro

Once you encounter people who are really testing the limits of kindness, that's when you start to build up a shield and close yourself down.

Quotes by Meshell Ndegeocello

Do internships and work your butt off to learn as much as you can and prove yourself.

Quotes by Meredith Vieira

Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might.

Quotes by Merle Shain

It's just like magic. When you live by yourself, all of your annoying habits are gone.

Quotes by Merrill Markoe

Beware the man who doesn't ask you any questions about yourself on your first date.

Quotes by Merrill Markoe

Conversely, beware the man who does nothing but ask you questions about yourself and offers no information about himself. Not only is he keeping you at bay, he is probably not listening to your answers.

Quotes by Merrill Markoe

You have to surround yourself with people who love you and want the best for you.

Quotes by Mena Suvari

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.