Quotes about self
self long innovation
Any system, biological, economic, or social, that gets so encrusted that it cannot self-evolve, a system that systematically scorns experimentation and wipes out the raw material of innovation, is doomed over the long term on this highly variable planet. Donella Meadows
self-confidence feel-good want
Confidence can get you where you want to go, and getting there is a daily process. It's so much easier when you feel good about yourself, your abilities and talents. Donald Trump
self self-righteous righteous
God has nothing to say to the self-righteous. Dwight L. Moody
self discipline virtue
Self-discipline, as a virtue or an acquired asset, can be invaluable to anyone. Duke Ellington
self law defense
Self-defense is the clearest of all laws; and for this reason - the lawyers didn't make it. Douglas William Jerrold
selfish mind matter
If you don't like me, remember it's mind over matter. I don't mind, and you don't matter. Dr. Seuss
self common discovering
... both therapy and friendship possessed the common denominator of discovering a self ... Dorothy Gilman
self-esteem ideas goal
The Black family of the future will foster our liberation, enhance our self-esteem, and shape our ideas and goals. Dorothy Height
self-esteem important scope
You're as good as anyone else is, if you're good. You're no less important than anyone else is in the grand scope of things. Donny Osmond
self doe delay
Strive to make proposed solutions as self-executing as possible. As the degree of discretion increases, so too does bureaucracy, delay, and expense. Donald Rumsfeld
selfish believe responsibility
The trouble with deep belief is that it costs something And there is something inside me, some selfish beast of a subtle thing that doesn't like the truth at all because it carries responsibility, and if I actually believe these things I have to do something about them. It is so, so cumbersome to believe anything. And it isn't cool. Donald Miller
self world lines
I'm the kind of person who wants to present my most honest, authentic self to the world, so I hide backstage and rehearse honest and authentic lines until the curtain opens. Donald Miller
self accepting-god discipline
Self-discipline will never make us feel righteous or clean; accepting God's love will. Donald Miller
self-esteem believe talking
I don't know why it is, exactly, but the people with the healthiest self-esteem, are also the greatest at intimacy. I'm not talking about arrogant people. I'm talking about people who know they are both good and bad yet believe at the deepest level they are really good for people. Donald Miller
self-confidence destiny important
It seemed perfectly possible that, in spite of my certainty of my own genius, I might die of some illness, or perhaps even in a street accident, before I had ever glimpsed the meaning of life. My moods of happiness and self-confidence convinced me that I had a "destiny" to become a famous writer, and to be remembered as one of the most important thinkers of the century. Colin Wilson
self important body
I never felt scandal and confession were necessary to be an actress. I've never revealed my self or even my body in films. Mystery is very important. Claudia Cardinale
self-confidence compassion concern-for-others
Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship. Dalai Lama
self-esteem self-confidence men
Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error. Dalai Lama
self-confidence effort looks
Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is possible if you want it. If you feel that your present way of life is unpleasant or has some difficulties, then don't look at these negative things. See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort. Dalai Lama
self giving over-you
When you encounter some problems, if you point your finger at yourself and not at others, this gives you control over yourself and calmness in a situation, where otherwise self-control becomes problematic. Dalai Lama
self-esteem others-opinions identity
If we choose an external marker as the measure of our inner worth, whether it is the amount of money we make, or others' opinion of us, or the success of some project we're involved in, sooner or later we're bound to be battered by life's inevitable changes. After all, money comes and goes, and thus is an unstable source of self-esteem, an unreliable foundation upon which to build our identity. Dalai Lama
selfish logical-reasoning goal
If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive other than selfish desire and who cannot achieve their goal through logical reasoning who rely on force. Dalai Lama
self discipline negative
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. Dalai Lama
self discipline self-discipline
Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life. Dalai Lama
self enlightenment self-being
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized. Dalai Lama
selfish helping-others thinking
We can't be useful to ourselves unless we're useful to others .... Anyone concerned only by his own well-being will suffer eventually. Anyone concerned with the well-being of others takes care of himself without even thinking about it. Even if we decide to remain selfish. let us be intelligently selfish - let us help others. Dalai Lama
self anxiety focus
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others. Dalai Lama
self-confidence calm-mind inner-strength
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health. Dalai Lama
self discipline negative
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. At least we will be able to prevent the advent of negative conduct dominated by negative emotion. That is 'shila', or moral ethics. Once we develop this by familiarizing ourselves with it, along with mindfulness and conscientiousness, eventually that pattern and way of life will become a part of our own life. Dalai Lama
self-esteem self-confidence important
With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own experience, self-confidence is very important. That sort of confidence is not a blind one; it is an awareness of ones own potential. On that basis, human beings can transform themselves by increasing the good qualities and reducing the negative qualities. Dalai Lama
self-confidence needs cooperation
We need cooperation based on trust and self-confidence to create an open, compassionate, harmonious society. Dalai Lama
self-confidence inner-strength calm
If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence. Dalai Lama
self-confidence thinking calm-mind
Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence , reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and enables us to develop a calm mind. Dalai Lama