Layne Staley Quotes

I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.

The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.

For me, the stronger ground I have in my personal life, then the more will I have to fight the good fight.

If I can get Me out of the way, I can do anything.

A man is always better than he thinks.

No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down, in knowledge, power, virtue, influence, but by your own consent.

I don't care what people think about me because I know I am more than all the pain and strife they hold inside.

We should all do what we can in our daily lives to remember that we are glorious and powerful.

There's always a way to pull back and discredit ourselves, but once you just shut that out and start doing it, you realize things about yourself that you never thought were possible.

When you acquire enough inner peace and feel really positive about yourself, it's almost impossible for you to be controlled and manipulated by anybody else.

It doesn't matter what people think of me. I've lived my life.

Spending too much time focused on others' strengths leaves us feeling weak. Focusing on our own strengths is what, in fact, makes us strong.

The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage.

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.

I was never at my best when I was at my worst. When I did do good stuff in the past, it was because I was able to transcend the parts of my being that weren't healthy.

After all it is those who have a deep and real inner life who are best able to deal with the irritating details of outer life.

Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.

Things don't weigh me down any more. I confront things, and I move on. I don't dwell on things; I don't let things simmer under the surface. I am where it starts and where it ends. I have the power in my life to be happy.

There is no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself.

A solid sense of self will help a person to lead a full and happy life.

By affirming your own gifts and accomplishments, you build your confidence and increase your ability to build a brighter future.

I know who I am and I've always been comfortable in my own skin.

I have the wherewithal to challenge myself for my entire life. That's a great gift.

Man shall find his anchorage in self-recognition.

I've learned through experience that life is never that bad. The secret is just paying attention to how you feel and not letting anyone else dictate what in your heart you know is right.