Don't sit as if you have nothing to say. You should be bursting with things to say. You just choose at this particular place and time, not to say them.
Michael CaineRead
I am a great admirer of other actors, but I never compete with other actors. I always compete with what I did last, and I'm my own most vicious critic. So I'm always trying to do it better.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on personal growth instead of comparing yourself to others.
In this quote, Michael Caine emphasizes the importance of self-competition rather than measuring oneself against others. He highlights that personal improvement and self-reflection are critical for progress, fostering a mindset that seeks to surpass one's own past achievements.
Themes
Self-ImprovementPersonal GrowthMotivationCompetitionCriticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-growth and personal goals.
More from Michael Caine
All quotes →My view of actors is that basically they're all harmless lunatics who'd be on the psychiatrist's couch, except that we get this sort of catharsis every six months or so, and we go and be absolutely someone else.
Michael CaineRead
Hollywood is a cross between a health farm, a recreation center and an insane asylum. It's a company town, and I happen to like the company!
Michael CaineRead
My wife comes with me on all the movies, but she is not an appendage to a film star or anything like that. She is a completely intertwined partner. She is the other half of me. Also, we're still very much in love with each other. We always have been, we always will be.
Michael CaineRead
About Superman and Batman: the former is how America views itself, the latter, darker character is how the rest of the world views America.
Michael CaineRead
Do I believe in God? Yes I do. When you've had a life like mine, you have to.
Michael CaineRead
Similar quotes
It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.
Sara BlakelyRead
No more cutting grams, and wrapping grands up in rubber-bands, _x000D_ _x000D_ I'm a recovered man, our plans ta discover other lands, _x000D_ _x000D_ suburban places got me seeking for an oasis, cristal by the cases, ladies of all races with dime faces, sex on the white sand beaches of Saint Thomas, though this ain't promised,_x000D_ _x000D_ I'm as determined as them old timers.
EminemRead
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
Arthur AsheRead
When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
Wayne GretzkyRead
I am focused on the work. I am constantly creating. I am a busy girl. I live and breathe my work. I love what I do. I believe in the message. There's no stopping. I didn't create the fame, the fame created me.
Lady GagaRead
You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you.
Josephine BakerRead