Anoushka Shankar Quotes

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

I've always been my own hitting coach.

I don't complain about other people's game - I just create my own.

If you can't hire someone smarter than you, do it yourself.

Ultimately the greatest help is self-help.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

I think you have to create your own stuff so I'm working on stuff for myself right now.

I don't have to do anything for anyone else's benefit anymore. I just want to exceed my own expectations.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.

If you always have a crutch, you don't learn anything.

Hero shows you how to solve the problem - yourself.

I created myself. I have taught myself so much.

Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.

There isn't really anyone I modelled myself on.

I just kind of do my own thing, which has made me feel like a better player, a better pro because I'm in control of it. I don't have anybody who is pushing me to do something - I'm pushing myself.

I train as smart as I can. I'm not concerned what others think. I do what works for me.

I never had a role model. I ended up wanting to be the best version of myself.

I like training alone. Otherwise, I find I get too dependent on someone else for motivation.

You have to empower yourself.

My idea of putting the city on is giving inspiration to others to want to put themselves on. You should never depend on someone else to put you on. I used to do that, and it didn't get me anywhere.

It is only by giving people the tools to empower themselves will they be able to achieve their potential.

I know that I'm in grime, but I had to separate myself and do things myself.

I'm not in the business of telling people 'DIY or die,' but I do think it's important to be as hands-on with what you're doing as possible.

Forget what everybody says. I know what I want to do and what I need to improve on. Nobody needs to tell me.

Welcome evermore to gods and men is the self-helping man.