Quotes About Authenticity

Don't change for anybody, when they leave you, you will lose yourself.

Gratification comes from contributing what you want to contribute without looking to see what others contribute or not.

Never hesitate to live your life as your self and in the way you want to live.

Be original, be yourself. In trying to become like someone else, we are compromising our own self being. If we are not satisfied with our own self, can not find satisfaction anywhere. We should learn to keep our own self happy and remain happy under all circumstances in life. The key to being happy is a non-insisting mind, non-complaining mind, and a pure mind.

The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.

You can't let people scare you. You can't go your whole life trying to please everyone else. You can't go through life worried about what everyone else is going to think. Whether it's your hair, clothes, what you have to say, how you feel, what you believe and what you have. You can't let the judgment of others stop you from being you. Because if you do, you're no longer you. You're someone everyone else wants you to be.

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.

Remind yourself that it's ok not to be perfect.

Express yourself and don't mind about what other people say, because in the end it is you, not them.

You are not in this world to live up to other peoples expectations, nor should you feel the world must live up to yours.

Kindness is the essence of truth, when we are kind toward others it reflects our true self.

Being honest with yourself is the most important aspect of being honest.

Far too many people are looking for the right person; instead of trying to be the right person.

Be yourself no matter what never feel uncomfortable in being yourself.

Being true to yourself is the smartest thing you can ever do. Don't let the words of others lead you down a road of confusion.

Do what you love, be what you want to be and not what others want you to be, Be you.

Don't be afraid to be gay, if you're happy then don't allow people's beliefs or opinions to get you down, because in the end it's your life and your rules.

Smile when they want you to frown, be happy when they expect to you to be sad, laugh when they think you'll cry. Don't live based on what others think or try to fit in, but always be in the best of yourself that's what makes you outstanding.

Let me be, was all I wanted. Be what I am, no matter how I am.

Life is full of fake people, before you decide to judge them, make sure you are not one of them.

Never try to do anything that is outside of who you are. A forced smile is a sign of what feels wrong in your heart, so recognize it when it happens. Living a lie will reduce you to one.

I may not be the prettiest, smartest, or nicest person in the world, but I can say that I am proud of who I am.

Having the courage to speak your truth is sometimes difficult and scary. Don't be afraid to take a stand and defend yourself. Never allow another person (no matter who they are) the power to say things about you that arent true. Set the record straight and move on.

Real confidence comes from knowing and accepting yourself. Consult your conscience, NOT popular opinion. The conscience is a brake, NOT a guide. Never go against your conscience. It knows.