Last Updated on October 12, 2023
In a world that can sometimes feel like it’s all about fitting in, I think it’s high time we celebrate being unique. That’s what this blog post is all about – embracing your individuality.
Here, I’ve gathered an incredible collection of 80 inspiring be yourself quotes that are like little gems of wisdom. They’re here to remind you, and everyone else, that it’s pretty darn awesome to be yourself.
Now let’s celebrate the beauty of being yourself, one inspirational quote at a time!
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Be Yourself Quotes to Live by
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
— Steve Jobs
“To be yourself in a world that’s constantly trying to change you is an act of courage.” — Unknown
“You were born an original, don’t die a copy.” — John Mason
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” — Walt Disney
“Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.” — Gianni Versace
“You have the power to be anything you want to be; as long as you’re true to yourself.” — Karen Quan
“I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.”
— Rita Mae Brown
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” — Brené Brown
“The most important thing is to be whatever you are without shame.” — Rod Steiger
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” — Coco Chanel
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland
“Don’t change to fit the fashion, change the fashion to fit you.” — Unknown
“The more you know who you are and what you want, the less you let things upset you.” — Stephanie Perkins
“Your individuality is your greatest asset.” — Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
“To be yourself is all that you can do.” — Chris Cornell
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” — Lao Tzu
“The hardest battle you’re ever going to fight is the battle to be just you.”
— Leo Buscaglia
“You are enough just as you are. Each emotion you feel, everything in your life, everything you do or do not do… where you are and who you are right now is enough. It is perfect. You are perfect.” — Haemin Sunim
“You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“In a world where you can be anything, be yourself.” — Unknown
“When you show up authentic, you create the space for others to do the same. Walk in your truth.” — Unknown
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
— Steve Jobs
“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” — Beyoncé
“To be yourself is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you.” — Philip Sweet
“When you are truly comfortable in your own skin, not everyone will like you, but you won’t care about it one bit.” — Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to stand out. Be afraid to blend in.” — Unknown
“The moment you stop comparing yourself to others, you’ll find your authentic self.” — Unknown
“Your uniqueness is your magic.” — Unknown
“No one can be you, and that is your power.”
— Dave Grohl
“Originality is the best form of rebellion.” — Mike Sasso
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings
“You are the author of your own story, and you get to decide how it unfolds.” — Unknown
“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” — John F. Kennedy
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” — Rumi
“You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself.” — Unknown
“To be nobody but yourself in a world that’s doing its best to make you somebody else is to fight the hardest battle you are ever going to fight. Never stop fighting.” — E.E. Cummings
“Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” — Unknown
“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” — Unknown
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice.”
— Steve Jobs
“Embrace your individuality; it’s what sets you apart in a world full of conformity.” — Unknown
“Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love you.” — Unknown
“You are not a mistake. You are not a problem to be solved. But you won’t discover this until you are willing to stop banging your head against the wall of shaming and caging and fearing yourself.” — Geneen Roth
“Your individuality is your superpower.” — Unknown
“Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.” — Unknown
“The world needs your originality, not your imitation.” — Unknown
“Be a voice, not an echo.” — Albert Einstein
“Your true self is your most valuable asset.” — Unknown
“You are the expert on you.” — Unknown
“Authenticity is magnetic; it attracts the right people and opportunities into your life.” — Unknown
“The greatest gift you can give the world is your true self.” — Unknown
“The only way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
“Celebrate your uniqueness, for it is the key to your success.” — Unknown
“Stay weird, stay different, and then when it’s your turn to be on stage, you’ll be the one laughing.” — Unknown
“Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy.” — Suzy Kassem
“Don’t be afraid to show your true colors. Your authenticity is your power.” — Unknown
“The strongest force in the universe is a human being living consistently with their identity.” — Tony Robbins
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
— Abraham Lincoln
“You were born to stand out, so stop trying to fit in.” — Unknown
“Be the best version of yourself, not the second best version of someone else.” — Unknown
“Your uniqueness is your gift to the world. Embrace it.” — Unknown
“In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic.” — Iman
“You are enough just as you are. Each emotion, everything in your life, everything you do or do not do, where you are and who you are right now is enough.” — Haemin Sunim
“The only person who can truly make you happy is yourself.” — Unknown
“The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them.” — Unknown
“Don’t be afraid to express yourself. You are unique, and that’s something to celebrate.” — Unknown
“You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” — Unknown
“The world needs your unique contribution. Don’t hold back.” — Unknown
“Be yourself and you can be anything.” — Karl Lagerfeld
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
— C.S. Lewis
“Being yourself is the prettiest thing a person can be.” — Unknown
“Never apologize for being yourself.” — Unknown
“You are a masterpiece in progress.” — Unknown
“Your authenticity is your most precious gift.” — Unknown
“Dare to be yourself in a world trying to make you like everyone else.” — Unknown
“Your individuality is what makes you extraordinary.” — Unknown
“You are unique, and that is your power.” — Unknown
So, there you have it—80 inspiring be yourself quotes to remind you that being true self is a beautiful thing.
Keep them close, share them with others, and let them be a source of inspiration on your journey!
