One of the most significant characteristics of healthy self esteem is that it is the state of one who is not at war either with himself or with others.

One of the most significant characteristics of healthy self esteem is that it is the state of one who is not at war either with himself or with others.

In any culture, subculture, or family in which belief is valued above thought, and self-surrender is valued above self-expression, and conformity is valued above integrity, those who preserve their self-esteem are likely to be heroic exceptions.

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.

I have to respect other's opinions even if I don't agree with them.

The stability we cannot find in the world, we must create within our own persons.

If you choose not to live self-responsibly, you count on others to make up your default. No one abjures self-responsibility on a desert island.