Quotes About Self-worth

There was a person who thought I was OK. I wasn't a complete dope. I got some confidence out of that.

I never doubted my place in the world.

Everyone said I would be a second-round pick or undrafted guy - that's all I heard coming to the draft - but I had a higher faith. I knew I was way better than that, better than how people pegged me.

I try not to let other people's opinions or words drag me down.

I think I can do things better than other people, which is dreadful.

I think there's a point at which you know how you dress isn't going to affect how much you do in life.

A lot of people have tried to dull my light.

I always hear, 'Oh, she's really beautiful.' I'd die to hear, 'Oh, she's really smart.' I'm not as dumb as I look.

I'm not the dumbest guy that ever lived.

I get a little tired of people telling me what might have been. I think I've done OK. I don't dwell on what might have been.

God knows I tried to make it earlier in life, but with all due respect to myself, nothing I ever did was any good.

Earlier in my career I had so much to prove.

When you earn your own money you feel much better about yourself.

The only respect you should have is the one you earn.

I'm looking to prove myself and earn that respect in the ring.

I can earn money any time but I shouldn't lose my respect.

Yes, I love good clothes, good shoes, but I earned it.

I am proud of the fact I would never tamper with my looks. I love the fact I have earned every line and wrinkle.

I just wish that I am always true to my work and myself and value the respect that my parents have earned.

I haven't been given a lot of respect in the division. But you know what? I'm OK with earning it.

What I hate is that not many people admit to having a big ego, but you have to - and there's nothing wrong with it.

I used to get some ego thing out of saying I wasn't a star, just an actress. Forget it. I'm a star. I wanted it. I worked for it. I got it.

I can't live off the ego.

I don't think it's wrong to have a big ego. Sometimes a big ego can help you also.