Esteem Quotes

1206 Esteem quotes by 749 unique authors

For although a man is judged by his actions, by what he has said and done, a man judges himself by what he is willing… — Eleanor Catton
That kind of life is most happy which affords us most opportunities of gaining our own esteem. — Samuel Johnson
Persons of high self-esteem are not driven to make themselves superior to others; they do not seek to prove their value by measuring themselves against… — Nathaniel Branden
Wedded love is founded on esteem. — Unknown Author
Too many young girls have eating disorders due to low self-esteem and distorted body image. I think it's so important for girls to love themselves… — Ariana Grande
Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you. — Gloria Gaynor
To trust one's mind and to know that one is worthy of happiness is the essence of self-esteem. — Nathaniel Branden
To have an incredible increase in self esteem, all you have to do is start doing some little something. You don't have to do spectacularly… — Jim Rohn
If we do have realistic confidence ... if we feel secure within ourselves, we tend to experience the world as open to us and to… — Nathaniel Branden
Don?t back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for your beliefs builds self-confidence and self-esteem. — Oprah Winfrey
In whatever area in life one may meet the challenges of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience -… — John F. Kennedy
Once a depressed person becomes active and hopeful, self-esteem always improves. Bolstering self-esteem without changing hopelessness, without changing passivity, accomplishes nothing. — Martin Seligman
Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It's a grain. It's like grits, but with high self-esteem. — James Patterson
Motivation and inspiration energize people, not by pushing them in the right direction as control mechanisms do but by satisfying basic human needs for achievement,… — John P. Kotter
All men naturally desire knowledge. An indication of this is our esteem for the senses; for apart from their use we esteem them for their… — Aristotle
Love, Fear, and Esteem, - Write these on three stones. — Leonardo da Vinci
For all true love is grounded on esteem. — Theresa Villiers
In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect, and no more of it than we had earned. — Jane Haddam
Own the room. Confidence has nothing to do with what you look like. If you obsess over that, you'll end up being disappointed in yourself… — Marian Seldes
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes. — William Gibson
Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings. — StanisÅ‚aw I LeszczyÅ„ski
We have so exalted a notion of the human soul that we cannot bear to be despised, or even not to be esteemed by it.… — Blaise Pascal
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything… — Thomas Paine
Yours is the energy that makes your world. There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in. — Jane Roberts
Everybody is unique. Compare not yourself with anybody else lest you spoil God's curriculum. — Baal Shem Tov

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