Inspiring Self Esteem Quotes

Inspiring Self Esteem Quotes by Helen Keller, Laozi, William James, Harvey Fierstein, Brian Andreas, Ralph Waldo Emerson and many others.

Look the world straight in the eye.

Look the world straight in the eye.
Helen Keller
Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.
Laozi
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
William James
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.
Harvey Fierstein
There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.
Brian Andreas
Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
Nathaniel Branden
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
Arthur Ashe
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Edmund Hillary
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.
Jean Shinoda Bolen
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Tim Field
Ask yourself what makes you come alive.
Howard Thurman
Self-care is never a selfish act – it is only good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.
Parker J. Palmer
You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
Bindi Irwin
I think the greatest thing in the world is to believe in people.
John Galsworthy
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.
Malcolm Forbes
The better you feel about yourself, the less you feel the need to show off.
Robert Hand