Assertive Quote by Arthur Koestler

“The opposite of self-assertiveness is self-abnegation--abandoning or submerging your personal values, judgment, and interests. Some people tell themselves this is a virtue. It is…

— Nathaniel Branden

It is naive to think that self-assertiveness is easy. To live self-assertively--which means to live authentically--is an act of high courage. That is why…

— Nathaniel Branden

“from self-assertion, and therefore he is distinguished;”

— Lao Tzu

Assertiveness reflects mutual understanding, mutual respect & ability of right & just communication.

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

Self-confidence is the degree of control,conviction and contention on your own character.

— Anuj Somany

“Self-confidence, as it is generally understood, implies arrogant presumption; humility implies being impeccable in one’s actions and feelings.”

— Théun Mares

“With a self-centered attitude, you become distanced from others, then distrust, then feel insecure, then fear, then anxiety, then frustration, then anger, then violence.”

— Dalai Lama XIV

Assertiveness is not what you do, it's who you are!

— Shakti Gawain

The integrative tendencies of the individual are incomparably more dangerous than his self-assertive tendencies.

— Arthur Koestler

Assertiveness is the ability to clearly state what one expects so that there will be no misunderstandings. One must be assertive to get the…

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

“There is a thin line between confidence, and arrogance. Sadly those people who have no confidence often confuse the two when confronted with a…

— Sai Marie Johnson

Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections of others. We usually strive to reveal in others the blemishes we hide in ourselves.

— Eric Hoffer