We tend to feel most comfortable, "most at home", with people whose self esteem level resembles our own.

To accept struggle as part of life, to accept all of it, even the darkest moments of anguish; to be motivated by love rather than fear, by confidence rather than insecurity: these are the benchmarks of high self-esteem. The wish to avoid fear and pain is not the motive that drives the lives of highly evolved men and women; rather, it is the life force within them, thrusting toward its unique form of expression-the actualization of personal values.

It is very difficult to accept in others emotions you cannot accept in yourself.

If 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.

Fully to surrender to love can be terrifying. But it is the price life asks in exchange for the possibility of ecstasy.

Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.

Your life is important. Fight for it. Honour your highest potentials.