Quotes About Self-respect

You can go through the world with your elbows out and your nose in the air, and call it independence, if you like. That's not my way.

Stop running to those who ignore you and start running to those who adore you.

Nobody needs to prove to anybody what they're worthy of, just the person that they look at in the mirror. That's the only person you need to answer to.

Modesty is the way you deal with beauty not the way you avoid it.

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.

You don't do anybody any favours by being less than you are.

Saying no can be the ultimate self-care.

There's more to life than dating the boy on the football team.

A human being's first responsibility is to shake hands with himself.

The moment you value yourself, the whole world values you.

Do not make your mind a dumping ground for other people's garbage.

Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth.

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.

It seems to me that I cannot afford, as a self-respecting individual, to refuse to do a thing merely because it will make me disliked or bring down a storm of criticism on my head.

You are wonderful. Valuable. Worthwhile. Lovable. Not because others think so. Self worth comes from only one place: self.

Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem.

Above all, never think you're not good enough. Never think that. In life people will take you at your own reckoning.

There is no point in saying anything but the truth because, at the end of the day, you don't have to answer to anyone but yourself.

Do no harm, but take no shit.

When others fail to celebrate you, celebrate your own achievements.

Don't bother about those who can't understand you, because they don't deserve you for what you are.

Never chase people in your life. No one is worthier than you to be chased.

She was a professional. A professional who didn't need five inches of makeup and f*ck-me cleavage to do her job.

Never ever lower yourself for money.