BY: DM
Published 2 weeks ago


Being yourself in a world that’s always trying to change you isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most impactful things you can do. Philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once exclaimed, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Whether it’s pressure from society, friends, or even your own doubts, staying true to who you are can feel like a challenge. These inspirational quotes are a reminder that self-love is the best kind of love. Here are some of our favorites.
12 Best Quotes About Embracing Your True Self
1. “There’s a point, around the age of 20… when you have to choose whether to be like everybody else the rest of your life, or to make a virtue of your peculiarities.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
2. “How many more of us are faking the facade? How many more of us are pretending to be something we’re not? Even better, how many of us will have the courage to be ourselves regardless of what others think?” – Katie McGarry
3. “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” – Coco Chanel
4.“Your harshest critic is always going to be yourself. Don’t ignore that critic but don’t give it more attention than it deserves.” – Michael Ian Black
5. “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou
6. “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
7. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” – Beyoncé
8. “The truth is that we don’t need everyone to like us; we need a few people to love us. Because what’s better than being roundly liked is being fully known – an impossibility both professionally and personally if you’re so busy being likable that you forget to be yourself.” – Jessica Valenti
9. “There is nothing cooler than your authentic truth… Everyone wants to feel connected, and when you are your authentic self, you offer them that opportunity.” – Gabby Bernstein
10. “I think everybody’s weird. We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.” — Johnny Depp
11. “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” – Marianne Williamson
12. “When I was a child my mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk, you’ll be the pope.’ Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” – Picasso

If you need a sign to love yourself, this is it. Embracing who you are lets you move through life with confidence, and these quotes are the perfect reminders. Self-love should hit just as hard as the love you give to everyone else. So, paste these quotes on your mirror, desk, or wherever you’ll see them. When self-doubt creeps in, a little reminder goes a long way.
What are some of your favorite quotes about embracing yourself? Comment below!