Remember that nothing is so damaging to self-esteem as waiting for a telephone or door-bell that doesn't ring. — Marjorie Hillis Copy Share Image
“The greater the gap between self perception and reality, the more aggression is unleashed on those who point out the discrepancy.” — Stefan Molyneux Copy Share Image
There is nothing so lowering to one's self-esteem as the affectionate contempt of a beloved cat. — Monica Edwards Copy Share Image
With fear come the lies and the justifications that, no matter how convincing, lower our self-esteem. — Azar Nafisi Copy Share Image
We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the other saints, because they served God more faithfully and because they loved… — Saint Ignatius Copy Share Image
“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional. — Albert Ellis Copy Share Image
I think I always had joie de vivre. But I had pretty bad self-esteem growing up and much of my adult life. — Geena Davis Copy Share Image
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
When we believe that we ought to be satisfied, rather than God glorified, we set God below ourselves, imagine that He should… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
Young children are unlikely to have their self-esteem strengthened from excessive praise or flattery. On the contrary, it may raise some doubts… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have… — Marilyn vos Savant Copy Share Image
When you are in the grips of low self-esteem, it’s painful, and it certainly doesn’t feel like pride. But I believe that… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
Western parents worry a lot about their children's self-esteem. But as a parent, one of the worst things you can do for… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
When a young non-white male is stopped and searched at the whim of a police officer, his idea of personal space, privacy… — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
The leaf was darkish, and had prickles on it, But in another country, as he said, Bore a bright golden flow'r, but… — John Milton Copy Share Image
I approach the film business the way I feel about self-esteem. It's something that has to be maintained. That's kind of how… — Queen Latifah Copy Share Image
Just as we're always told that schoolyard bullies are actually deeply insecure, liberals rationalize their own ferocious behavior by claiming to have… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
I then greet and cordially thank you all, dear friends belonging to other religious traditions; first of all the Muslims, who worship… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The ability to know that your perceptions are accurate has to happen without others' validation. Intuition is not the result of diet,… — Caroline Myss Copy Share Image
Among us, I am happy to say, old age is honorable, and regarded as a blessing from the Lord. It is our… — Lorenzo Snow Copy Share Image
It is hard to feel bad about yourself when you are doing something good for someone else. There are a lot of… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Oh, ancient god, whatever your name," whispered Ahmed. "Help this lost son of a good father, this evil boy who meant no… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share Image
“What you wear don't make who you are but your self esteem makes what you wear royal” — Akubuiro Chidera Copy Share Image
“Each person is worth the value put on them by the affection of others, and that is where popular wisdom has found… — Machado de Assis Copy Share Image
I believe in myself. I believe in my vision, my life, my talent, my art. More than anyone. No one can take… — Sabrina Ward Harrison Copy Share Image
The foundation of the world lies in the nation. The foundation of the nation lies in the family. The foundation of the… — Mencius Copy Share Image
“Just take this as a warning. Know that there's always a price for not being yourself.” — Benilde Little Copy Share Image
... whoever believes anything esteems that it is a work of charity to persuade another of it. — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
I know not whether increasing years do not cause us to esteem fewer people and to bear with more. — William Shenstone Copy Share Image
Self-esteem is a powerful force within each of us... Self-esteem is the experience that we are appropriate to life and to the… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
Avoid negative people at all costs. They are the greatest destroyers of self-confidence and self-esteem. — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
The intuitive, the expressive, the un-measurable, the intensely personal have never found a satisfactory place in the curriculum, in assessment, in the… — Hedley Beare Copy Share Image
Remind yourself that you are supported, that you are not going it alone upon this Earth. Dwell in the company of your… — Gary Zukav Copy Share Image
Sometimes it just feels so amazing to finally stand up for yourself. I highly recommend it. Life is too short to be… — Demi Lovato Copy Share Image
Self esteem cannot be learned and cannot be taught but like happiness it comes from the inside. — Alanna Wilkins Copy Share Image
Sometimes staying strong means not putting yourself in uncomfortable or triggering situations. — Demi Lovato Copy Share Image
The average estimate themselves by what they do, the above average by what they are. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
To attain "success" without attaining positive self-esteem is to be condemned to feeling like an imposter anxiously awaiting exposure. — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
