45 Quotes to Remind You That Comparing Yourself To Others Is Unfair
Let’s clear up a few points before we start this motivational compilation of quotes about comparing yourself to others. We have a strong tendency to view ourselves and our place in the world compared to others. It’s how we understand moral principles and create our ethical systems.
These comparative quotes can help you remember how special you are! In real life, we frequently compare ourselves unjustly to others. The grass may appear greener when we look at the things we perceive as lacking with envy. However, the truth is that you are perfect just the way you are!
To help you remember how wonderful you are in the face of comparison to others, look over these motivational quotes about being yourself.
Comparing Yourself to Others’ Quotes
When you feel like a failure, it’s difficult to tame your inner critic and perceive yourself favorably. Your sense of self-worth could deceive you and make you believe you are inferior to others. But all you need to do is reorient your attention in the proper direction.
“Focus on what others have and you feel that you have so little.
HRISHIKESH AGNIHOTRI
Focus on what you do have and you realize that you have so much.”
“Be yourself, don’t take anything from anyone, and never let them take you alive.”
GERARD WAY
“Personality begins where comparison leaves off. Be unique. Be memorable. Be confident. Be proud.”
SHANNON L. ALDER
“Everything in life is easier when you don’t concern yourself with what everybody else is doing.”
ANONYMOUS
“Forget about trying to compete with someone else. Create your own pathway. Create your own new vision.”
HERBIE HANCOCK
“Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people.”
NIDO QUBEIN
“Comparison with myself brings improvement, comparison with others brings discontent.”
BETTY JAMIE CHUNG
“Comparison is a waste of energy. Every individual is unique with unique talents. Find your passion and live your best life.”
LAILAH GIFTY AKITA
“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.”
STEVE FURTICK
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others’ Quotes
Do you occasionally compare your life on social media too much to others? We’ve got you! We begin to compare ourselves to others when we are young. It is our method of understanding the world and determining where we fit in early. This might be okay if you have a strong sense of self and self-esteem. However, it can be pretty harmful if you determine that you are NOT as good as others, not as talented, or not as likely to succeed after comparing yourself to them.
“Don’t compare yourself to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.”
REGINA BRETT
“Don’t compare your beginnings to someone else’s middle.”
TIM HILLER
“Don’t compare your weaknesses to someone else’s strengths.”
ANONYMOUS
“Do not compare yourself to anybody!”
ISRAELMORE AYIVOR
“Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.”
MARQUIS DE CONDORCET
“Don’t compare yourself with other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday.”
JORDAN PETERSON
“Learn not to compare yourself to other people because comparison will clip your wings and shoot you down.”
EUGENIA HERLIHY
“No one is perfect no matter how hard they pretend they are, so don’t compare yourself to them.”
IF I WAKE
“Don’t compare the size of your roof with the size of the sky.”
AMIT KALANTRI
“Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.”
JUDY GARLAND
“Dear YOU, don’t compare yourself to ANYONE. Your Unique Self is empowered, powerful, and unstoppable! Your uniqueness is what makes you incomparable! Don’t underestimate the beauty of just being YOU.”
STEPHANIE LAHART
“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!”
JENNIE FINCH
“Don’t compare your life with others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.”
ANONYMOUS
“Do what works for you. You don’t have to be Michael Jordan; you just have to do what you’re comfortable with.”
ANONYMOUS
“Do yourself a favor never compare yourself to others because comparison swallows your God given gift.”
EUGINIA HERLIHY
“Our time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
STEVE JOBS
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
ANONYMOUS
More Comparing Yourself to Others’ Quotes
We all frequently make comparisons to others, whether consciously or unconsciously. A healthy comparison might occasionally motivate you to improve in certain areas or as a person, but excessive comparison can result in identity loss or low self-esteem.
“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
“Comparison leads to lack of contentment.”
LAILAH GIFTY AKITA
“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.”
OSCAR WILDE
“I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“There is no need for comparison. Be happy with yourself and find satisfaction in your work.”
LAILAH GIFTY AKITA
“More than comparing with somebody else, I’d prefer comparing my own work from film to film.”
KEERTHY SURESH
“Comparisons make you feel superior or inferior, neither serve a useful purpose.”
JANE TRAVIS
“Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.”
GIANNI VERSACE
“Comparison is the root cause of all evil.
HARESH SIPPY
Why compare when no two people are alike?”
“If you pay attention to your ranking and comparison to others, you are competing with others. If you ignore them, you can aim for the stars.”
KHANG KIJARRO NGUYEN
“Comparison drives you to the dead end of your dream, your vision and your destiny.”
EUGENIA HERLIHY
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.”
LAO TZU
“Haters have fallen into the tragic mindset of comparison; a form of psychological suicide.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“Comparison is the most poisonous element in the human heart because it destroys ingenuity and it robs peace and joy.”
EUGINIA HERLIHY
“The only person you should try to be better than is who you were yesterday.”
ANONYMOUS
Even though it’s in our nature to do so, we can stop ourselves from doing so. If you can, try to improve yourself while assisting those around you. Avoid establishing a line of superiority between yourself and others or bringing down people simply because they are more capable than you. Instead, we ought to support people who are superior to us and assist those who are inferior to us while utilizing comparisons as a spur to action.
Curated by: Isha Saini
