Quotes About Esteem

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

Do not worry people not knowing you but strive so that you may worth knowing

It just bothered me that you might think I'm somethin special. I aint.

The gentleman that succeeded Mr. Endicot was Mr. Richard Bellingham, one who was bred a lawyer, and one who lived beyond eighty, well esteemed for his laudable qualities, but as the Thebans made the statues of their magistrates without hands, importing that they must be no takers;

He had no particular character, having always depended on his position in society to give him position among men.

I am respected by others not because of my virtue but because of my clothing.' Foolish people respect others in this way.

If you tell me how you get your feeling of importance, I'll tell you what you are.

Always make the other person feel important. John Dewey, as we have already noted, said that the desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature;

John Dewey, as we have already noted, said that the desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature; and William James said: "The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.

Dr. Dewey said that the deepest urge in human nature is "the desire to be important." Remember that phrase: "the desire to be important." It is significant. You are going to hear a lot about it in this book.

Lincoln once began a letter saying: "Everybody likes a compliment." William James said: "The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

the deepest urge in human nature is "the desire to be important.

The fact is that all people you meet have a high regard for themselves and like to be fine and unselfish in their own estimation.

the desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature;

My mind, having been much more improved by reading than Keimer's, I suppose it was for that reason my conversation seemed more valued. They had me to their houses, introduced me to their friends, and showed me much civility.

people are more likely to admire your work if you're able to keep them from feeling jealous of you.6

There is no better antidote against entertaining too high an opinion of others than having an excellent one of ourselves at the very same time.

I desire no man's regard, Mr. Rashleigh, on such terms as must sink me in my own.

Your value does not come from what you accomplish. Your worth as a human being is not determined by whether you win or not.

A concessão de aprovação pode ser um grande manipulador. Seu valor reside nos outros, e se eles recusam dar-lhe aprovação, você não tem nada. Não tem valor. E assim a coisa vai, quanto mais lisonja lhe é necessária, mais você pode ser manipulado pelos outros.

You may have a social disease, one that will not go away with a simple injection. You are quite possibly infected with the sepsis of low-esteem, and the only known cure is a massive dose of self-love.

He had nothing he could do with is life's work now except leave it to a man who thought nothing of it.

Posterity is grateful if our contemporaries are not.