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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 be able to analyze yourself and critique yourself from every which way.

Quotes by Max Scherzer

Push yourself every single day to continue to work at yourself. And I feel like that's the reason why I made it.

Quotes by Max Scherzer

I still take acting, singing, and dance classes. I think no matter where you go in your career, you can always learn more and better yourself.

Quotes by Max Schneider

As a driver, it is important to focus on yourself and believe in yourself, and there shouldn't be a reason why, when you are in F1 and there is more attention, you change your approach.

Quotes by Max Verstappen

You always have to believe in yourself, and I had that from karting.

Quotes by Max Verstappen

If you start doubting yourself like that, thinking, 'Am I good enough?' - maybe there is a reason you're thinking that.

Quotes by Max Verstappen

You cannot study acting in books. Do it, do it, do it. And watch good actors. See what they are doing and how they are doing it. You have to practically participate, I think, in order to develop yourself.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

To deaden yourself against any hurt is to deaden yourself also against the hurt of others.

Quotes by Max Lerner

The name 'Reflect It Back' comes from the idea of not only giving back but also seeing yourself in someone else.

Quotes by Max Carver

There is danger involved in combat sports, but this is the purest form of competition. It's all about finding the truth. When you put someone in a cage or a ring, you're going to find out the truth - not...

Quotes by Mauro Ranallo

There is a vast difference between games and play. Play is played for fun, but games are deadly serious and you do not play them to enjoy yourself.

Quotes by Maurice Baring

My rule is: the second you find yourself doing something you hate, quit doing it.

Quotes by Maureen Johnson

Confidence and belief in yourself and your vision is absolutely paramount. The fashion industry is tough - be prepared to take advice and criticism along the way, but have unwavering belief in your vision.

Quotes by Matthew Williamson

I thought it would be interesting to write a song about a lonely person who is scared to see the truth that is right in from of him. I thought it would be interesting if you could watch yourself from...

Quotes by Matthew Shultz

The security comes, as an actor, in knowing that you're not in control. If you try to control your career, or how people perceive you, you'll make yourself unhappy, because life doesn't work like that. So much is luck. It's...

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

It's a real skill to be able to publicise yourself.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

The lovely thing about being an actor is being anonymous, it's never having to explain yourself. And that's what I find interesting about actors or painters I admire. I don't want to know about their lives.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

I try to be fussy about the parts I play. I think that's quite prudent, it means you're stretching different muscles, and you're scaring yourself by doing something which is out of your comfort zone.

Quotes by Matthew Macfadyen

Exposing characters and their shortcomings gives me great comfort. It's always great to write about someone more mixed up than yourself.

Quotes by Matthew Nable

Fashion is a way to separate yourself - to make a statement about who you are and that you're different.

Quotes by Matthew Ramsey

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.