Top Self-Esteem Quotes
Most urgently, women's identity must be premised upon our "beauty" so that we will remain vulnerable to outside approval, carrying the vital sensitive organ of self-esteem exposed to the air.
Naomi Wolf
Our dependency makes slaves out of us, especially if this dependency is a dependency of our self-esteem. If you need encouragement, praise, pats on the back from everybody, then you make everybody your judge.
Fritz Perls
Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you.
Gloria Gaynor
People from both political parties have long recognized that welfare without work creates negative incentives that lead to permanent poverty. It robs people of self-esteem.
Mitt Romney
Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish.
Sam Walton
Greg Louganis 
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Angelina Jolie 
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I'm very comfortable as a singer. In fact, I think it's more - I identified my self-esteem, my self more in those ways when I was growing up. I really - it was kind of my calling card as a kid.
Katey Sagal 
48% of people like this quote
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
47% of people like this quote
Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on.
Maxwell Maltz
44% of people like this quote
Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional.
Albert Ellis
44% of people like this quote
Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue... and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem and loneliness.
Naomi Campbell
44% of people like this quote
It's very validating when you are new in the industry to get awards. It boosts your self-esteem.
Sheena Easton
44% of people like this quote
The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.
Greg Louganis
42% of people like this quote
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
Thomas Carlyle
40% of people like this quote
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