Self-Possessed Quotes

I've always been this kind of calm, cool and collected.

A damn independent boy; independent as a hog on ice.

He's as cool as a prized marrow!

I do not recollect ever to have been conversant with anyone who had more of that silent and subtle power which we call personal presence than this woman... Her tall form, as she rose up before me, is still vivid to my mind. She was dressed in some stout, grayish stuff, neat and clean, though dusty from travel. On her head, she wore a bright Madras handkerchief, arranged as a turban, after the manner of her race. She seemed perfectly self-possessed and at her ease, -- in fact, there was almost an unconscious superiority, not unmixed with a solemn twinkle of humor, in the odd, composed manner in which she looked down on me

I need someone who is able to hold her own - if a girl is really independent, that's a turn-on for me.

I'm really a cool, mellow guy. I'm not as crazy as everybody thinks.

It's funny, if you've ever met my grandfather, he's probably one of the most even-keeled men you'll ever meet.

I like guys who are confident but not cocky, who are comfortable with themselves, and who know what they want.

The basis of good manners is self-reliance. Necessity is the law of all who are not self-possessed.

I'm very confident on my feet.

Jim Stavridis is the former NATO commander who is sometimes on people's lists, also very plausible, self-possessed, someone with sobriety.

My mum Mary was always a bright, confident and fiercely independent lady.

My parents are very even-keeled. You know, just kind of steady as she goes.

I don't think it's a bad thing to play a character that's not necessarily a super-woman. Even if the character is a little bit stereotypical, as long as the whole story is good and positive, or makes some sort of important statement, I think it's okay. But, on the whole, you can't just do that, especially as a black woman. It's more of a responsibility. You've gotta let the world see black women being successful, strong, smart, with power and who are self-possessed.

Carey Mulligan is completely self-possessed. She knows what she's doing, and again, quite like the big-hitters I was talking about, my job was just to feel and reflect back the amazing performance coming my way. If anything, I was slightly pathetically flying in her tailwind. She's an extraordinary actress.

I usually play grounded, has-their-head-on-straight kind of sassy girls.

A powerful woman is someone who exudes confidence and can be tough but fair and kind. And also knows how to get what she wants.

I am not possessive at all. In every relationship I have had, the girl has left me. And the fundamental complaint has been that I am self-contained. I am just comfortable with myself and am always on an adventure.

I've always been attracted to women who are assertive and have confidence - qualities older women possess. They've been on the Earth a little longer. They're more seasoned. They don't play games. They know what they want, and they're not afraid to tell you.

Ladies seem very intrigued by a guy who is ultra confident and acts like he doesn't need you.