Bother Quote by B. B. King
“A lot of times I say to myself, "I wished I could be worthy of all the compliments that people give me sometimes." I'm not inventing anything that's going to stop cancer or muscular dystrophy or anything, but I like to feel that my time and talent is always there for the people that need it. When someone do say something negative, most times I think about it, but it don't bother me that much.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal blog post, 2023
The speaker wishes to feel deserving of praise and to help others, while staying resilient to criticism.
In simple terms: Want to feel worthy and useful, not shaken by negativity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑worth and service.
Themes
self‑esteem
service
resilience
Mood
hopeful
steady
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- creative work
- receiving feedback
- personal growth
Key Concepts
gratitude
self‑compassion
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure your own value?
- What actions keep you grounded when praised?
A Different Perspective
Self‑worth can be fragile without external validation.
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