50 Be Yourself Quotes About Being Authentic and Real

Our latest collection of “be yourself” quotes on Everyday Power Blog.

Are you struggling with trying to be who you want? Are you donning masks to try and hide your true self?

There are many reasons why people try to hide their truths. Maybe you’ve looked at others and wished you could be like them. Or maybe you believed not being you could get you what you wanted.

However, the truth is that you can’t be someone else. You are you. You are unique and don’t have to sacrifice being yourself to achieve what you want.

When you’re not being yourself, you become someone who tries to please others instead of making yourself happy. This will only drain your mind, body, and soul.

Being yourself is important because it makes happiness easier to obtain. It allows you to tap into your Everyday Power and live a more fulfilling life.

Although there may be a lot of pressure from the outside world as it tries to influence who you are, you should always live life on your terms, not someone else’s. Here are some inspirational “be yourself” quotes to help you be authentic and real.

Be yourself quotes about being authentic and real

 

1.) “Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg

 

2.) “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” – Bruce Lee

 

3.) “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
– Bernard M. Maruch

 

4.) “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”– Dolly Parton

 

 

5.) “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

6.) “Don’t worry what people say or what people think. Be yourself.” –  Brett Hull

 

7.) “Some people like you, some people don’t. In the end, you just have to be yourself.” –  Andres Iniesta

 

8.) “It’s just better to be yourself than to try to be some version of what you think the other person wants.” – Matt Damon

 

9.) “We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin.”
– Andre Berthiaume

 

10.) “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” ― Tyra Banks

 

Inspiring be yourself quotes

 

11.) “Always be a first-rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.”– Judy Garland

 

12.) “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” —Coco Chanel

 

13.) “Follow your heart, listen to your inner voice, stop caring about what others think.”― Roy T. Bennett

 

14.) “If you can just be yourself, then you have to be original because there’s no one like you.” – Marc Newson

 

15.) “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” —Beyoncé

 

16.) “Don’t try to impress people. Always be yourself.”-  Bella Thorne

 

 

17.) “You are you. Now, isn’t that pleasant?” ― Dr. Seuss

 

18.) “Just be you, be beautiful and be comfortable in your own skin.” – Helen Edwards

 

19.) “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” —Brené Brown

 

20.) “The more you try to crush your true nature, the more it will control you. Be what you are. No one who really loves you will stop.” ― Cassandra Clare

 

More quotes about being yourself

 

21.) “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”― Maya Angelou

 

22.) “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

 

23.) “I think everybody’s weird. We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.” —Johnny Depp

 

24.) “Being yourself is all it takes. If you want to impress someone don’t be someone else just be yourself.” ― Selena Gomez

 

25.) “I’ve always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be.” – Dita Von Teese

 

26.) “Some people say you are going the wrong way, when it’s simply a way of your own.” —Angelina Jolie

 

27.) “Do your own thing on your own terms and get what you came here for” ― Oliver James

 

 

28.) “Remember, it’s ok to be yourself.” – Richard Branson

 

29.) “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” ― Virginia Satir

 

30.) “You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.” – John Mason

 

Powerful be yourself quotes

 

31.) “Our time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”– Steve Jobs

 

32.) “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” —Lao Tzu

 

33.) “Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.”– Nelson Mandela

 

34.) “He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away.” – Raymond Hull

 

35.) “Be yourself, but always your better self.”– Karl Maeser

 

36.) “Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.” ― Janis Joplin

 

 

37.) “Say what you feel. It’s not being rude, it’s called being real.” – Unknown

 

38.) “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

 

39.) “Be yourself – not your idea of what you think somebody else’s idea of yourself should be.” – Henry David Thoreau

 

40.) “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” – Harold Whitman

 

Other inspirational be yourself quotes

 

41.) “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”― Oscar Wilde

 

42.) “Fearlessly be yourself.’ – Anthony Rapp

 

43.) “I never said to be like me, I say be yourself and make a difference.” ― Marilyn Manson

 

44.) “Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.” – Julius Charles Hare

 

 

45.) “Just be yourself, let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful & magical person that you are.” – Mandy Hale

 

46.) “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise Hay

 

47.) “You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!”― John Lennon

 

48.) “Nobody is so miserable as he who longs to be somebody and something other than the person he is in body and mind.” – Angelo Patri

 

49.) “If you’re able to be yourself, then you have no competition. All you have to do is get closer and closer to that essence.” – Barbara Cook

 

50.) “Nothing can be more hurtful to your heart than betraying yourself.” ― Roy T. Bennett

 

Did you enjoy these be yourself quotes?

Although the world may try to influence who you are, you should never allow others to change you. You should remain true to yourself because that’s what will make you happy.

In a world that’s constantly evolving, it’s vital that you always be true to yourself from the inside out. All in all, being your authentic self should be one of your main life goals. Hopefully, these quotes have inspired you to drop whatever mask you might be donning.

Did you enjoy these be yourself quotes? Which of the quotes was your favorite? We would love to hear all about it in the comment section below.

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