Quotes about self
self philosopher ancient
Since ancient times, philosophers have maintained that to strive too hard for one's own happiness is self-defeating. Peter Singer
self
In zazen, one is one's present self, what one was, and what one will be, all at once. Peter Matthiessen
self voice issues
I really appreciate when people use their fame and their voice for more than just self-promotion, starting a dialogue about a topic or an issue much bigger than themselves. Questlove
self faces principles
Truth, though, is nothing in the face of self-falsehood, and principles are of no value if the idealist cannot live up to his own standards. R. A. Salvatore
self economic source
It seems to me self-evident that we cannot have capitalism without capital and, very importantly, that the ultimate source of all economic capital is Nature's capital Prince Charles
selfish grief dishonor
Immoderate grief is selfish, harmful, brings no advantage to either the mourner or the mourned, and dishonors the dead. Plutarch
self oil style
I paint in oils, I paint in acrylics. I paint figurative and landscape portraits. It's all in my own kind of style. I'm self-taught. Pierce Brosnan
self feminist movement
The feminist movement taught women to see themselves as victims of an oppressive patriarchy. ... Self-imposed victimhood is not a recipe for happiness. Phyllis Schlafly
self long desire
Scientists have long known that Darwinism is false. They have adhered to the myth out of self-interest and a zealous desire to put down God. Phillip E. Johnson
selfish exclusion prosperity
In effect, a selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity leads both to the misuse of available natural resources and to the exclusion of the weak and the disadvantaged. Pope Francis
self analysis lasts
Meaning that is self-made is in the last analysis no meaning. Meaning, that is, the ground on which our existence as a totality can stand and live, cannot be made but only received. Pope Benedict XVI
selfish war environmental
The destruction of the environment, its improper or selfish use, and the violent hoarding of the Earth's resources cause grievances, conflicts and wars, precisely because they are the consequences of an inhumane concept of development.
selfish hate talking
Normally I hate people who whine all the time, but in your case, it would be okay to complain. Be selfish, say what you want once in a while. It's okay to let yourself be sad." -Kyo talking to Tohru Natsuki Takaya
self-esteem names would-be
It would be hard to name a more certain sign of poor self-esteem than the need to perceive some other group as inferior. Nathaniel Branden
self-esteem people excess
High self esteem people can surely be knocked down by an excess of troubles, but they are quickerto pick themselves up again.
self-esteem esteem
Respect starts with ourselves.
self-esteem opposites achievement
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the prerogative of mindlessness, but the exact opposite: It is the reward of self-esteem.
self understanding principles
If you are an adult, you are responsible for your life and well-being. No one owes you the fulfillment of your needs or wants; no one is here on earth to serve you. If you respect the principle of self-ownership, you understand that no one else owns you and that you do not own anyone else. Only on this understanding can there be peace on earth and good will among human beings.
self-esteem opinion respecting-others
I have to respect other's opinions even if I don't agree with them.
self-esteem integrity effort
The desire for self-esteem without integrity is like the desire for wealth without effort-a longing for the unearned.
self-esteem fighting important
Your life is important. Fight for it. Honour your highest potentials.
self-esteem fall acceptance
Where we see self esteem, we see self acceptance. High self esteem individual tend to avoid falling into an adversarial relationship with themselves.
self-esteem differences important
Of all the judgments you make in life, none is as important as the one you make about yourself. The difference between low self-esteem and high self-esteem is the difference between passivity and action, between failure and success.
self-esteem exercise thinking
It is easy enough to say, Be true to your values. But what if your values are irrational? Or what if the virtues you have committed yourself to are so much against human nature that they cannot be practiced consistently? Be careful of what you accept as your code of morality. Think carefully about whether its tenets serve your life and well being. Exercise critical judgment. Realize how much is at stake-your life, your happiness, your self-esteem.
self-esteem self-confidence self-respect
If you feel inadequate to face challenges, unworthy of love or respect, untitled to happiness, and fear assertive thought, wants, or needs- if you lack basic self trust, self-respect, and self-confidence- your self-esteem deficiency will limit you, no matter what other assets you possess.
self-esteem self-confidence important
The reputation you have with yourself - your self-esteem - is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life.
self-esteem moving talking
As you grow in self-esteem, your face, manner, way of talking and moving will tend naturally to project the pleasure you take in being alive.
self-esteem feelings exposure
To attain "success" without attaining positive self-esteem is to be condemned to feeling like an imposter anxiously awaiting exposure.
self achievement feelings
The greatest barrier to achievement and success is not lack of talent or ability but rather the feeling that achievement and success, above a certain level, are outside our self-concept-our image of who we are and what is appropriate to us.
self-esteem reality choices
Your choices have psychological consequences. The way you choose to deal with reality, truth, facts - your choice to honor or dishonor your own perceptions - registers in your mind, for good or for bad, and either confirms and strengthens your self-esteem or undermines and weakens it.
self expression challenges
One of the hardest expressions of self-assertiveness is challenging your limiting beliefs.
self-esteem integrity expression
In any culture, subculture, or family in which belief is valued above thought, and self-surrender is valued above self-expression, and conformity is valued above integrity, those who preserve their self-esteem are likely to be heroic exceptions.
self-esteem stress practice
Stressing the practice of living purposefully as essential to fully realized self-esteem is not equivalent to measuring an individual's worth by his or her external achievements. We admire achievements-in ourselves and others-and it is natural and appropriate for us to do so. But that is not the same thing as saying that our achievements are the measure or grounds of our self-esteem. The root of our self-esteem is not our achievements but those internally generated practices that, among other things, make it possible for us to achieve.