Body Quote by Thomas Szasz
“Self-respect is to the soul as oxygen is to the body. Deprive a person of oxygen, and you kill his body; deprive him of self-respect and you kill his spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Myth of Mental Illness, 1961
Self‑respect sustains the spirit like oxygen sustains the body; its loss harms inner well‑being.
In simple terms: Self‑respect fuels the soul; loss harms spirit.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and protect self‑respect.
Themes
self‑esteem
psychology
well‑being
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- public criticism
- career challenges
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
intrinsic value
identity
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions reinforce your sense of self‑respect?
- How do you recover when it feels threatened?
A Different Perspective
Self‑respect can be fragile under external pressure.
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