Esteem Quotes

1206 Esteem quotes by 749 unique authors

Who would not want an illness that has among its symptoms elevated and expansive mood, inflated self-esteem, abundance of energy, less need for sleep, intensified… — Kay Redfield Jamison
There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build. — Randy Pausch
He who is mistaken in an action which he sincerely believes to be right may be an enemy, but retains our esteem. — Jules Verne
a mother's death also means the loss of the consistent, supportive family system that once supplied her with a secure home base, she then has… — Hope Edelman
Self-esteem is for sissies. Accept that you're a pimple and try to keep a lively sense of humor about it. That way lies grace -… — Tom Robbins
Before a Cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend, Some little token of esteem Is needed, like a dish of cream; And… — Thomas Stearns Eliot
Motherfucker. She leaves me no choice. Now I have to break her self-esteem, sleep with her and steal the shirt. — Tucker Max
We are all members of the same flawed species. Putting our moral vision into practice means imposing our will on others. The human lust for… — Steven Pinker
The most stable, and therefore, the most healthy self-esteem is based on deserved respect from others rather than on external fame or celebrity and unwarranted… — Abraham Maslow
Most people with low self-esteem have earned it. — George Carlin
I have a sense that God is unfair and preferentially punishes his weak, his dumb, his fat, his lazy. I believe he takes more pleasure… — George Saunders
I may as well cut my losses and make a hasty exit while I still had enough self-esteem to walk upright. Crawling was so demoralizing — Darynda Jones
In essence, you are neither inferior nor superior to anyone. True self-esteem and true humility arise out of that realization. In the eyes of the… — Eckhart Tolle
For that again, is what all manner of religion essentially is: childish dependency. If something is irrational, that means it won't work. It's usually unrealistic.… — Albert Ellis
It's that a bit of irreverence is necessary to have any self-esteem at all. Not irreverence for people, but rather, for what other people think. — Sherry Argov
Self-esteem can be so exhausting. I want to cut my hair, change my clothes, erase the pimple from the near-tip of my nose, and strengthen… — David Levithan
Most humans, in varying degrees, are already dead. In one way or another they have lost their dreams, their ambitions, their desire for a better… — Og Mandino
Sometimes people with low self-esteem will try to punish you for caring about them. — Wayne Gerard Trotman
People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not. — Wayne Gerard Trotman
Surely the Shadowhunter community must honor you and hold you in high esteem as a gentleman who has truly advanced their race. No, Henry said… — Cassandra Clare
And in situations where a man and a woman each receive negative feedback, the woman's self-confidence and self-esteem drop to a much greater degree. The… — Sheryl Sandberg
Dear Heavenly Father, I have a friend who stands as close as a brother, a brave soul. I have seen in him the heart of… — Bryan Davis
Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it. — Gloria Steinem
...true self-esteem comes from competence, not the other way around. — Susan Cain
Even the wealthiest professional woman can be "brought down" by being in a relationship where she longs to be loved and is consistently lied to.… — Bell Hooks

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