Val Kilmer Quotes

In my heart I know what kind of person I am, and that's good enough.

Let me listen to me and not to them.

He is wisest, who only gives, True to himself, the best he can: Who drifting on the winds of praise, The inward monitor obeys. And with the boldness that confuses fear Takes in the crowded sail, and lets his conscience steer.

You can't trust others unless you trust yourself.

I don't get into that second guessing of myself publicly.

You bring out a lot of your own thoughts and attitudes when acting. I think a great deal of it has to do with the inner you.

I listen to myself, I listen to my body, my mind; I follow my heart.

In this business, it's easy for either your heart or your head to be swayed, and I try to always stay true to who I am.

Authenticity is the ability to listen to what nature tells us. Listening isn't the same thing as never making a mistake, but the important thing is to learn.

Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

In everything I do, whether in business, philanthropy or my personal life, I am guided by my inner truth, my values.

Know that any and all thoughts that you have regarding your own skills, interests, and inclinations are valid. To reinforce the validity of your thoughts, keep them private. Tell yourself that they're between you and God.

Enjoy the fashions, read the good articles, and when you feel threatened, turn your mental gaze inward, but keep your eyes on the road, or you won't know where you are going. Have a practice or discipline that lets you be in touch with your inner self, your soul.

You really have to listen to yourself and know if what someone is saying is true for you.

Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words.

Be true to yourself and go with your instincts - don't be somebody you're not just to fit in.

I want, overall, to trust what I know is right. There have been many times when I haven't.

I try not to listen to the shoulds or coulds, and try to get beyond expectations, peer pressure, or trying to please - and just listen. I believe all the answers are ultimately within us.

Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever.

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Authenticity doesn't just mean you're not filtering what you're saying, it's about being able to know and access the best parts of yourself and bring them forward.

I don't sit around thinking about my titles and roles; I just do what feels right.

Do what in your heart you know is right. It is easy to get caught up in your ambitions, but no job is worth not being true to yourself.

You can't think about what other people think. You just can't. It's stupid. You've got to look inside yourself.

Being able to put your blinders on, ignore negative opinions, and follow your strong intuition is what's validating to me. It's a great feeling to know you can trust your gut.