The desire for self-esteem without integrity is like the desire for wealth without effort-a longing for the unearned.

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.

When your principles seem to be demanding suicide, clearly it's time to check your premises

Anyone who really loves you wants you to be authentic. And anyone who doesn't want you to be authentic doesn't really love you.

The reputation you have with yourself - your self-esteem - is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life.

Sometimes pain is easier to bear alone than happiness.

Anyone who engages in the practice of psychotherapy confronts every day the devastation wrought by the teachings of religion.