49 "You" Quotes

In the whirlwind of daily life, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves and forget our intrinsic worth. Quotes have a unique power to ground us, offering nuggets of wisdom and inspiration just when we need them most. Whether you're seeking self-affirmation, motivation, or a gentle reminder of your inherent value, this curated collection of the top 49 "You" quotes is designed to resonate deeply with your inner journey. Let these words serve as beacons, guiding you back to a place of self-love, confidence, and authentic connection. Dive into this treasure trove of inspiring thoughts and let every quote remind you of the unique light you bring into the world.

1. “How can I teach my boys the value and beauty of language and thus communication when the President himself reads westerns exclusively and cannot put together a simple English sentence? (John Steinbeck, in a private letter written during the Eisenhower administration)” - John Steinbeck

2. “Do you wake up as I do, having forgotten what it is that hurts or where, until you move? There is a second of consciousness that is clean again. A second that is you, without memory or experience, the animal warm and waking into a brand new world. There is the sun dissolving the dark, and light as clear as music, filling the room where you sleep and the other rooms behind your eyes.” - Jeanette Winterson

3. “Don't bruise the Foo!” - Christopher Moore

4. “I need you here with me we look for our love but we dont find it im searching and searching, I really need you here with me boy were going Round-and Round!” - Selena Gomez

5. “Only write a story that only you can write. ” - Alysha Speer

6. “Almost lost you," he thought, surprised to find himself blinking back tears. "Been through too much, me and you. We're going to finish this thing together.” - Brom

7. “Without you everything falls apart. Without you it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.” - Nine Inch Nails

8. “The compass rose is nothing but a star with an infinite number of rays pointing in all directions.It is the one true and perfect symbol of the universe.And it is the one most accurate symbol of you.Spread your arms in an embrace, throw your head back, and prepare to receive and send coordinates of being. For, at last you know—you are the navigator, the captain, and the ship.” - Vera Nazarian

9. “Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.” - Neil Gaiman

10. “And like flowers in the fields, that make wonderful views, when we stand side-by-side in our wonderful hues..We all make a beauty so wonderfully true.We are special and different, and just the same, too!So whenever you look at your beautiful skin, from your wiggling toes to your giggling grin...Think how lucky you are that the skin you live in, so beautifully holds the "You" who's within.” - Michael Tyler

11. “I’ve learned that waiting is the most difficult bit, and I want to get used to the feeling, knowing that you’re with me, even when you’re not by my side.” - Paulo Coelho

12. “You stay safe, You love. You survive. You laugh and cry and struggle and sometimes you fail and sometimes you succeed. You Push.” - Carrie Ryan

13. “But if you tame me, then weshall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, Ishall be unique in all the world.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

14. “You're surprised at all the blood.He looks over at you, eyes wide, mouth dropping open, his face almost as white as his shirt.He's surprised, too.” - Charles Benoit

15. “You are forgiven for your happiness and your successes only if you generously consent to share them.” - Albert Camus

16. “Once you figure out who you are and what you love about yourself, I think it all kind of falls into place.” - Jennifer Aniston

17. “You've got to have someone who loves your body. Who doesn't define you, but sees you. Who loves what he sees. Who you don't have to struggle to be good enough for.” - Deb Caletti

18. “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly.” - Rumi

19. “You don't know me. You know one me, just like I know one you. And you can't know every me, and I can't know every you.” - David Levithan

20. “The more clearly you understand yourself and your emotions, the more you become a lover of what is.” - Spinoza

21. “There are only two ways to live your life: as though nothing is a miracle, or as though everything is a miracle.” - Mahatma Gandhi

22. “To me, clothing is a form of self-expression - there are hints about who you are in what you wear.” - Mark Jacobs

23. “You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” - Oprah Winfrey

24. “Your very eyes. How they have always been for me the command to obey, the inviolable and beautiful commandment. No, no, I'm not telling lies. Your appearance in the doorway!...You have been my body's health. Whenever I have read a book, it was you I was reading, not the book, you were the book. You were, you were.” - Robert Walser

25. “The trick is that as long as you know who you are and what makes you happy, it doesn't matter how others see you.” - Wendy Mass

26. “Many may have stopped believing in you, but God hasn't.” - Anita R. Sneed-Carter

27. “I find peace when I'm confused, I find hope when I'm let down, not in me but in you.” - Switchfoot

28. “It's Up to You To Get Your Dreams and Goals Moving” - Brenda Johnson Padgitt

29. “Selfishness Stops The Flow Of Blessings To You and Others” - Brenda Johnson Padgitt

30. “i felt her absence. it was like waking up one day with no teeth in your mouth. you wouldn't need to run to the mirror to know they were gone” - James Dashner

31. “All I think of ever is that I love you.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald

32. “I have seen the best of you, and the worst of you, and I choose both.” - Sarah Kay

33. “Everything needs love… and everything you do or don’t do is a reflection of how you love you!” - Sanjo Jendayi

34. “Either you will be you or you will not be at all.” - Dejan Stojanovic

35. “Whatever others may say, they say it to deceive and comfort themselves, not help you.” - Dejan Stojanovic

36. “If you are only what you are, You at least have a chance Not to outsmart, But be on a par with yourself And that is worth trying.” - Dejan Stojanovic

37. “What does infinity mean to you? Are you not infinity and yourself?” - Dejan Stojanovic

38. “You are not what you are; You are darkness Looking for light within.” - Dejan Stojanovic

39. “It's faith that will take you through and determination that will drive you.” - Jonathan Anthony Burkett

40. “It hasn't been just a weekend for me, Wilson. I've wanted you for so long. I fought off the thoughts every day, exhausting every option to keep you off my mind; I can't do it anymore. I want you right here.” - Gretchen de la O

41. “Once upon a time, began the story of you.Many perilous, wonderful, harrowing, brilliant, delightful, profound things happened.And yet—the most exciting twists and best turns are yet to come. And it absolutely does not matter how old or young you are.Like a bright carpet of wonders, enjoy the unrolling of your story.” - Vera Nazarian

42. “The world knows nothing of you. That is my gift to you. You are no one.” - Mark Allen Smith

43. “You should holistically build yourself to be the best you. The evidence of your glorious life should be an inspiration to many . You create your world yourself in your own positive way. You are stronger than ever and bolder than you think. Brave the odds and initiate new imprints for all to aspire and follow your footprints.” - Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

44. “Who are you?Are you in touch with all of your darkest fantasies?Have you created a life for yourself where you can experience them?I have. I am fucking crazy.But I am free.” - Lana Del Rey

45. “...I pluck every day from my sweater or chair, red hairs...strands of significance, traces of you in my life ...” - John Geddes

46. “You need some coffee, don't you?""Yes, I've only had a gallon.” - John Grisham

47. “When she says 'I've never done this before" she just means with you” - Josh Stern

48. “Never Forget Who You Are Beacause Its Like Forgetingg Water Is Wet,The Sun Is Bright,Snow Is Cold.Its Rudunent.” - Andrew Fukuda

49. “Best Friends. And I thought of what she had done all the millions of times I cried to her, collapsing at even the slightest wounding of my heart or pride. So I reached over and pulled her to me, wrapping my arms around her, and held my best friend close, returning so many favors all at once....” - Sarah Dessen