“That was one plus about profound self-loathing. Nobody could hate you worse than you hated yourself.” — Francine Pascal Copy Share Image
The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
On some level, I think we want our reading self to represent our best self. — Gabrielle Zevin Copy Share Image
American cinema tends to express a patriotic relationship to national identity on a regular basis. — Tom Hooper Copy Share Image
“We have sealed ourselves away behind our money, growing inward, generating a seamless universe of self.” — William Gibson Copy Share Image
God gave you life not for how you define him but he wants to see that how you can define yourself. — Vikrant Parsai Copy Share Image
The desire not to be impinged upon, to be left to oneself, has been the markof high civilisation both on the part… — Isaiah Berlin Copy Share Image
“How can I accept a limited definable self when I feel, in me, all possibilities?... I never feel the four walls around… — Anaïs Nin Copy Share Image
The Self is the heart, self-luminous. Illumination arises from the heart and reaches the brain, which is the seat of the mind.… — Ramana Maharshi Copy Share Image
“Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
I think that's what makes many Swedes jealous of immigrant groups. You have a culture, an identity, a history, something that brings… — Mona Sahlin Copy Share Image
The individual increasingly comes to know who he is through the stand he takes when he expresses his ideas, values, beliefs, and… — Clark Moustakas Copy Share Image
When I become follower of other's dream, it's like my identity's an orbit that I've strayed far away from, and that really… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It is apparently vital that we should be in the dark about ourselves not to be clear about our intentions, fears, and… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
“Consciousness of self was an inherent function of matter once it was organized as life, and if that function was enhanced it… — Thomas Mann Copy Share Image
Many things happen in life. There are joyous days and times of suffering. Sometimes unpleasant things occur. But that's what makes life… — Daisaku Ikeda Copy Share Image
“The body cannot be afraid of death. The movement that is created by society or culture is what does not want to… — U.G. Krishnamurti Copy Share Image
Suppose you have a parallel self who has made different choices, who is following a different event track since you made certain… — Robert Moss Copy Share Image
On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been… — Walter Kohn Copy Share Image
Back in the day for me was a great time in my life - I was in my 20s. Most people refer… — Herbie Hancock Copy Share Image
“Don't let others box you into their idea of what they think you should be. A confined identity is a miserable way… — Jaeda DeWalt Copy Share Image
The more authentic you become, the more genuine in your expression, particularly regarding personal experiences and even self-doubts, the more people can… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image