Yourself Quotes
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If you start trying to figure out yourself from the image everyone has of you, you run into a dead end.
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The number one priority in life is to take care of yourself and make sure you're happy.
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See what you have to ask yourself is what kind of person are you? Are you the kind that sees signs, sees miracles? Or do you believe that people just get lucky?
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If you take it as a compliment that you don't look your age, then you're really shooting yourself in the foot.
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Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.
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I was very fortunate when I was little - I played basketball. You really absolutely learn how to be a team player, how to win a game, to accomplish things, not just for yourself.
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If you begin to think you are solely responsible for keeping your loved one alive and safe, you will eventually find yourself playing God. This phase can develop into an unhealthy, codependent relationship.
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It's essential to distinguish between events that are really beyond your control and events you caused yourself.
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There's nothing wrong with giving yourself a pat on the back. If you can't do that, you can't be objective about your work. You can't be conceited or cocky either, but you can't be too modest either.
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Tell the truth through whichever veil comes to hand - but tell it. Resign yourself to the lifelong sadness that comes from never being satisfied.
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All outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife. Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest.
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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.
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I don't like labels. I don't understand the need for them. When you define yourself a certain way, people have expectations.
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People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put yourself in the shoes of people in the developing world, it provides an unprecedented opportunity.
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You set paths for yourself, but as you get older, things change.
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I'm a great believer in fate. I think things happen in spite of, and despite, yourself.
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Don't try to be like me. Try to be like yourself. Try to be very good at being yourself.
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I feel like I've never had a home, you know? I feel related to the country, to this country, and yet I don't know exactly where I fit in... There's always this kind of nostalgia for a place, a place where you can reckon with yourself.
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Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
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Commit yourself to an organization or cause that genuinely fires you up.
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I'm one of the actors who really enjoys working with kids and animals, which is always a no go. There's something beautiful about it because you tend to forget yourself as an actor.
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Acting is an uncomfortable business because you have to make yourself vulnerable.
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It's very difficult to be objective about yourself and your own circumstances, but one thing I do know about is that I grew up surrounded by storytellers.
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At a certain point, you realize you have a responsibility more behind yourself and your need for adrenaline. I'm glad I did things in my 20s that were more reckless.
