When a writer becomes a reader of his or her own work, a lot can go wrong. It's like do-it-yourself dentistry. — William Collins Copy Share Image
When you sit with an enlightened teacher physically, the teacher moves in and out of different states of mind. That is how… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
My iCloud keeps telling me to back it up, and I'm like, 'I don't know how to back you up. Do it… — Jennifer Lawrence Copy Share Image
“Don’t wait for someone else to do it so you enjoy. You can’t do it yourself. Just try it.” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
If you're doing something outside of dominant culture, there's not an easy place for you. You will have to do it yourself. — Ava DuVernay Copy Share Image
If you drain others energy a lot, you don't want to see this because you do it yourself; but remember, it's real… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“To become a better you, look nowhere else for another alarm to blow before you wake up. Get up and rise up.” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
So if you want a culture where people work hard, & pay attention to detail, focus on the customer, are frugal: you… — Sam Altman Copy Share Image
“Before you think of asking for support from someone for the success your dreams, ask yourself "how much of what I have… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
I've been writing on my own. It's like Roger Miller used to say, every now and then, like a dog having puppies,… — Travis Tritt Copy Share Image
Often it takes more time to explain a task than to do it yourself, and when you do it yourself there is… — Grant David McCracken Copy Share Image
“Nobody’s going to save you. No one’s going to cut you down cut the thorns around you. No one’s going to storm… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You can find a lot of reasonable buys at Wal-Mart. But one key to making it on a budget is by donating… — Nate Berkus Copy Share Image
I think every writer has got to direct. If you don't direct, you can't protect your work. The only way to ensure… — Amy Sherman-Palladino Copy Share Image
“Having someone do certain things for you is like getting someone to chew your food for you. It might be easier to… — Ze Frank Copy Share Image
Produce your own dream. If you want to save Peru, go save Peru. It’s quite possible to do anything, but not if… — John Lennon Copy Share Image
There is no other complex field in our society in which do-it-yourself beats out factory production or market production. Nobody makes his… — Milton Friedman Copy Share Image
There's no room for him in your head, Elle. I'm there. I'll always be there and if he tries to come in… — Christine Feehan Copy Share Image
Modern novels have become part of the do-it-yourself business, and they come in a very small number of standard kits. (...) In… — David Pryce-Jones Copy Share Image
This is what rituals are for. We do spiritual ceremonies as human beings in order to create a safe resting place for… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
People ask, 'Why would you cast yourself in your movie?' And, for me, it's more like an achievement that I am now… — Miranda July Copy Share Image
Nobody's going to do your life for you. You have to do it yourself, whether you're rich or poor, out of money… — Cheryl Strayed Copy Share Image
Why did you do it?" I say. "You want me dead. You were willing to do it yourself! What changed?" He presses… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
It's funny how film is the slowest art form to adapt to freedom. It's had freedom all along. It could've done whatever… — Guy Maddin Copy Share Image
My mother told me...if you're going to get anywhere, you're going to have to do it yourself, because no one is going… — Lance Armstrong Copy Share Image
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. This especially includes your health care. — Andrew Saul Copy Share Image
Whether it be a matter of personal relations within a marriage or political initiatives within a peace process, there is no sure-fire… — Seamus Heaney Copy Share Image
The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. That tenet is the foundation of the do-it-yourself, Socratic, or Texas method, ... — Paul Halmos Copy Share Image
“Don’t beg for treasure; create it for yourself. Don’t beg for positions; build one for yourself.” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Letter from Mr. B: Why does a back scratch feel better coming from somebody else than if you do it yourself? — Jerry Spinelli Copy Share Image
The old saying 'if you want something done, then do it yourself' is as relevant now as it was then, — Anders Behring Breivik Copy Share Image
Work hard and figure out how to be useful and don't try to imitate anybody else's success. Figure out how to do… — Harrison Ford Copy Share Image
My dad once told me: no matter what anyone says or writes, really, none of those people have to hit your four-… — Tiger Woods Copy Share Image
My parents are very conservative. They taught me the value of hard work - don't depend on other people, do it yourself. — Kyrsten Sinema Copy Share Image
You can't do anything unless you do it yourself. And usually you can't do it yourself very well. — E. W. Howe Copy Share Image
Don't wait around for someone else to tell your story. Do it yourself by whatever means necessary. — Lena Dunham Copy Share Image
The stunt guys are absolutely brilliant, but all this stuff [a scene] always looks better when you do it yourself. — Dominic Cooper Copy Share Image
“Don’t beg for attention; pay attention to your dreams and others will pay attention to you.” — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
“No matter how you were taught by your teacher about how to recite a poem, it is impossible to wear your teacher's… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
I think therapy is a helpful thing. I think everyone knows it. You do it for your life, you do it for… — Philip Seymour Hoffman Copy Share Image