The lies most devastating to our self-esteem are not so much the lies we tell as the lies we live.
Nathaniel BrandenIntegrity is the integration of ideals, convictions, standards, beliefs-and behavior. When our behavior is congruent with our professed values, when ideals and practice match up, we have integrity.
Nathaniel BrandenIf we attach more importance to what other people believe than to what we know to be true - if we value belonging over being - we will not attain authenticity.
Nathaniel BrandenOf all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.
Nathaniel Branden