Quotes About Self-respect

As all error is meanness, it is incumbent on every man who consults his own dignity, to retract it as soon as he discovers it.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

It is only people of small stature who have to stand on their dignity.

I never defended myself. Not once. I never said, "Excuse me? What gives you the right to insult and demean me?" I let them steal my dignity.

If you are left with only one piece of homespun,wear it with dignity

Be honest with who you are, what you want and how you want to be treated. Boundaries only scare off the people that were not meant to be in your life.

Your personal dignity was always more important to you than mere emotion, wasn't it?

It's always better to sit on your dignity in private than to stand on it in public.

Do not exchange your dignity for popularity.

The thing about dignity: it can be destroyed, but not taken unless it's given away. It can always be beautified.

When we say no, or when we follow our dreams or true callings - people might be disappointed in our choices. Allowing people their disappointments sets us free.

I know my value. I don't have to look at lap times.

If you want to be a legitimate artist, it's more important what you say no to.

I'd rather stay out of the limelight until I've done something I feel proud of.

You must never lower yourself to being a person you don't like.

My mama told me it's not what they call you - it's what you answer to.

You may not believe it, but standing up to people is the only way to get through life with your mind intact. Nothing was gained by giving in.

Can't you treat yourself with a bit more consideration?' 'Why should I?' Mordion said, hugging the duvet round himself. 'Because you're a person, of course!' Ann snapped at him. 'One person ought to treat another person properly even if the person's himself!

As I said, wear flats. No point in injuring them with heels while they're abasing themselves.

I no longer agree to treat myself with disrespect. Every time a self-critical thought comes to mind, I will forgive the Judge and follow this comment with words of praise, self-acceptance, and love.

No girl who plays the role of a hero dates a guy who uses her. She knows who she is. She just forgot for a little while.

Never do anything you don't want to do," he said, very slowly. "Never. You understand me?

I do not take steroids. I never have. It's sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don't do that. That's not me. I wouldn't feel like a human being.

Never let anyone shame you into doing anything you don't choose to do. Keep your identity.