For "I" to become "we" and yet remain "I," is one of the great challenges of marriage.
Nathaniel BrandenThe greatest barrier to achievement and success is not lack of talent or ability but rather the feeling that achievement and success, above a certain level, are outside our self-concept-our image of who we are and what is appropriate to us.
Nathaniel BrandenTo trust one's mind and to know that one is worthy of happiness is the essence of self-esteem.
Nathaniel BrandenIn a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn
Nathaniel BrandenWhere we see self esteem, we see self acceptance. High self esteem individual tend to avoid falling into an adversarial relationship with themselves.
Nathaniel BrandenIf you feel inadequate to face challenges, unworthy of love or respect, untitled to happiness, and fear assertive thought, wants, or needs- if you lack basic self trust, self-respect, and self-confidence- your self-esteem deficiency will limit you, no matter what other assets you possess.
Nathaniel Branden