Quote by Nathaniel Branden

“If you want self-esteem.” “Do estimable acts” ~ V, from A Piece of Cake: Memoir”

— Cupcake Brown

“To realize that self-esteem is just that: esteem fulfilled by one’s self, not with the assistance of some other person, action, or object.”

— Robin Phipps Woodall

“Throughout the world there is an awakening to the fact that, just as a human being cannot hope to realize his or her potential…

— Nathaniel Branden

“It is crucial for us to understand the origins of our low self-esteem before we can transcend it.”

— Kevin Solomons

“If someone does not consider those around them to be valuable and hold only themselves in high regard, they too have a very bad…

— Stephen Richards

“Whatever you lay your hands on, self-esteem is visible.”

— Stephen Richards

“A good self-esteem level is mostly dependant on how we value ourselves without any bias.”

— Stephen Richards

The desire for self-esteem without integrity is like the desire for wealth without effort-a longing for the unearned.

— Nathaniel Branden

“Our own self-esteem is something we can actually twist in whatever way we want.”

— Stephen Richards

“A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.”

— Susan C. Young

Self-esteem is not a luxury; it is a profound spiritual need.

— Nathaniel Branden

“Self-esteem—the sense that “I’m not afraid to confront this problem and I think I can solve it”—doesn’t come from abundant resources.”

— Clayton M. Christensen