We must become what we wish to teach.

In the nature of our existence, we must act to achieve values. And in order to act appropriately, we need to value the beneficiary of our actions. In order to seek values, we must consider ourselves worthy of enjoying them. In order to fight for our happiness, we must consider ourselves worthy of happiness.

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

Most of the time, I regard the judgment of people as a waste of time. I regard the judgment of behavior as imperative.

The greater a child’s terror, and the earlier it is experienced, the harder it becomes to develop a strong and healthy sense of self.

If you overcome your fear to ask someone for a date, a raise, or help with a project, that is an act of self-assertiveness. You are moving out into life rather than contracting and withdrawing.

Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to close our eyes but to open them wider.