Esteem Quotes

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.

We ought to esteem it of the greatest importance that the fictions which children first hear should be adapted in the most perfect manner to the promotion of virtue.

Forget yourself! Think courage.

It shames the average man to be valued below his own estimate of his worth.

That's like the fourth time I've been called a women in this past hour. It's really starting to boost my self-esteem.

I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards.

The average man plays to the gallery of his own self-esteem.

If there be a faith that can move mountains, it is faith in one's own power.

With this darkness all around me, I like to be liked. In this emptiness and fear, I want to be wanted. Cause I love to be loved.

Many mathematicians derive part of their self-esteem by feeling themselves the proud heirs of a long tradition of rational thinking; I am afraid they idealize their cultural ancestors.

If we were brought to trial for the crimes we have committed against ourselves, few would escape the gallows.

God heard us. He sent help. He sent you.

Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself.

People are never able to outperform their self-image.

Did I love what I was doing, or did I love myself in doing it?

One of the best ways of repressing emotions is artificial certainty.

It’s hard to feel desire when you don’t feel desirable

If you are lucky, there is a moment in your life when you have some say as to what your currency is going to be. I decided early on it was not going to be my looks.

The goal is to learn to be nurturing with yourself so you can feel free.

Role models are only of limited use. For no-one is as important, potentially powerful and as key in your life and world as you.

When in doubt, doubt the doubt!

Almost all unhappiness in life comes from the tendency to blame someone else.

Isn't it possible that self-esteem isn't causal at all, but simply the happy side effect of a sturdy character, itself the product of unambiguous moral education?

There is a direct relationship between self-discipline and self-esteem.

What good is any feeling we may have about ourselves, if it only lasts as long as others agree to it?

I am convinced that what has the greatest meaning for us is what we uncover for ourselves.

Talking about your hair becomes a framework for talking about your vanity, your self-esteem, your relationships with your family, your mortality.

The most certain way to make a man your enemy is to tell him you esteem him such.

Sometimes staying strong means not putting yourself in uncomfortable or triggering situations.

We owe subjection and obedience to all our kings, whether good or bad, alike, for that has respect unto their office; but as to esteem and affection, these are only due to their virtue.

Your self-esteem has never been hurt before, right? Don't be so full of yourself then.

The biggest thing you can give a kid is self-esteem, so that they're not shy to do different things.

I've suffered from low self-esteem.

It could be the make-or-break of getting that job. Obviously, your appearance matters. It helps with your self-esteem. You definitely, definitely want to put your best foot forward.

Remember that nothing is so damaging to self-esteem as waiting for a telephone or door-bell that doesn't ring.

Today, no matter where I am going, no matter what I am doing, it is my dominant intent to be good to me.

I care how I feel and it is my desire to feel good.

Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.

There is nothing I need so much as nourishment for my Self Esteem

Self-esteem is that deep-down inside the skin feeling you have of your own self-worth.

Nowadays, with history not being taught anymore in American public schools, self-esteem is taking its place.

It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

Beliefs that are good promote your potential and enhance your unique special qualities.

Feeling essentially superior to other people is as sure a sign of poor self-esteem as feeling essentially inferior.

You can't compare an apple to an orange. It will cause a lot of self esteem issues.

We esteem in the world those who do not merit our esteem, and neglect persons of true worth; but the world is like the ocean--the pearl is in its depths, the seaweed swims.

You too are a work of art.

The best things in life are yours, if you can appreciate yourself.

To trust one's mind and to know that one is worthy of happiness is the essence of self-esteem.

There is no greater satisfaction for a just and well-meaning person than the knowledge that he has devoted his best energies to the service of the good cause.