Difficult Quote by Luc de Clapiers

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There is nothing more to be esteemed than a manly firmness and decision of character.

— William Hazlitt

If men wish to be held in esteem, they must associate with those only who are estimable.

— Jean de la Bruyere

He who knows himself best esteems himself least.

— Henry George Bohn

The difficulty with any sort of esteem is that more is expected of you.

— Judi Dench

Man believes himself always greater than he is, and is esteemed less than he is worth.

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

It is always esteemed the greatest mischief a man can do to those whom he loves, to raise men's expectations of them too high…

— Thomas Sprat

All men seek esteem; the best by lifting themselves, which is hard to do, the rest by shoving others down, which is much easier.

— Mary Renault

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

— Thomas a Kempis

A man with character strengths is all that a woman not only admires, but feels deep respect for.

— Senora Roy

High self-esteem isn't a luxury. It's a necessity for anyone who has important goals to achieve.

— Jack Canfield