There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.
Randy PauschWait long enough and people will surprise and impress. When you're pissed off at someone and you're angry at them, you just haven't given them enough time. Just give them a little more time and they almost always will impress you.
Randy PauschWhen you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they've given up on you.
Randy Pausch