Self Quotes · Page 126

I am supporting David Cameron purely out of cynical self-interest.

— Boris Johnson

Let ask God to help us to self-control for one who lacks it, lacks his grace.

— Anonymous

Robinson had a servant even better than Friday: His name was Crusoe.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

I don't even call it violence when it's in self defense; I call it intelligence.

— Malcolm X

It's self-centered to think that human beings, as limited as we are, can describe divinity.

— John Templeton

Your self-worth has nothing to do with your craft or calling, and everything to do with how you treat yourself.

— Kris Carr

For, know that each soul constantly meets its own self. No problem may be run away from. Meet it now!

— Edgar Cayce

Frustration, discouragement, and depression mean you are working against yourself.

— Jaggi Vasudev

To believe that if only we had this or that we would be happy, or to pursue any excessive desire, diverts us…

— Eric Hoffer

We become what we think about, all of us are self made but only the successful will admit it, in order to…

— Anonymous

The hero, whether god or goddess, man or woman, the figure in a myth or the dreamer of a dream discovers and…

— Joseph Campbell

The material world has only been constructed at the price of taking the self, that is, mind, out of it, removing it;…

— Erwin Schrodinger

“Unless there has been 'Spashtvedan' (exact experience of the Soul), 'Siddhant' (established principle) cannot be attained.”

— Dada Bhagwan

The visions we offer our children shape the future. It _matters_ what those visions are. Often they become self-fulfilling prophecies. Dreams are…

— Carl Sagan

Immortal life is something to be earned, By slow self-conquest, comradeship with Pain, And patient seeking after higher truths.

— Francis Quarles

One's self-image is very important because if that's in good shape, then you can do anything, or practically anything.

— John Gielgud

The Democrats are as concerned about raising our kids and making sure that the values of empathy and hard work and discipline…

— Barack Obama

A fight is going on inside me," said an old man to his son. "It is a terrible fight between two wolves.…

— Wendy Mass

All I'm arguing for really is that we should have a conversation where the best ideas really thrive, where there's no taboo…

— Sam Harris

Even painfully shy and awkward people are not painfully shy or awkward when they are alone. The way to access this natural,…

— Augusten Burroughs

The glance is natural magic. The mysterious communication established across a house between two entire strangers, moves all the springs of wonder.…

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Natural ability and educational advantages do not figure as factors in this matter of prayer; but a capacity for faith, the power…

— Edward McKendree Bounds

I always write a draft version of the novel in which I try to develop, not the story, not the plot, but…

— Mario Vargas Llosa

Dare yourself to believe in your creativity, wherever it may lead you. Trust that where it leads, is exactly where you're supposed…

— Sarah Ban Breathnach

My self-belief has always been there but it is about managing it the right way.

— Judd Trump

Nothing can be so bad as to be displeased with one's self.

— Helen Hunt Jackson

When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth.

— Bell Hooks

Self-respect is nothing to hide behind. When you need it most it isn't there.

— May Sarton

“You can reach maximum performance by engaging in physical activities.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

My belief is that most of the limitations people have or face are self-imposed.

— Rush Limbaugh

The child builds his inmost self out of the deeply held impressions he receives.

— Maria Montessori

A knowledge of different literatures is the best way to free one's self from the tyranny of any of them.

— Jose Marti

The most amiable people are those who least wound the self-love of others.

— Jean de la Bruyere

Having a sense of purpose is having a sense of self. A course to plot is a destination to hope for.

— Bryant H. McGill

I don't believe in the myth of the "self made man". Nobody gets through alone.

— Dan Mangan

“A little bit of self-experimentation never hurt anybody, except when it did.”

— Daniel H. Wilson

One can hardly think too little of one's self. One can hardly think too much of one's soul.

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

But Nightshirts aren't dangerous," Pippi assured her. "They don't bite anybody except in self defense.

— Astrid Lindgren

Characterization requires self-knowledge, insight into human nature . . . it is more than impersonation.

— Leon Surmelian

A novel is often a longer process in handling self-doubt.

— Robert Sheckley