Quotes About Self-respect

I choose to value myself, to treat myself with respect, to stand up for my right to exist.

Self-respect is the conviction of our own value. It is not the delusion that we are "perfect" or superior to everyone else. It is not comparative or competitive at all.

When we expand the boundaries of our ability to cope, we expand self-efficacy and self-respect.

Living consciously is both a cause and an effect of self-efficacy and self-respect.

In the little chaos of Pearl's character there might be seen emerging-and could have been from the very first-the steadfast principles of an unflinching courage-an uncontrollable will-a sturdy pride which might be disciplined into self-respect-and a bitter scorn of many things, which, when examined, might be found to have the taint of falsehood in them.

Being ignored has its advantages...Dignity doesn't grow under a microscope.

I didn't say any more because when you hate, you don't beg...

Shakespeare's Polonius said, "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

it is we who degrade ourselves by allowing our standards to be debased without a struggle.

if you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won't like you. It may not be easy, but it's essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.

you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won't like you. It may not be easy, but it's essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.

wait for a man to avenge your honor, and you'll wait forever.

This was the pain that gouged out great holes in the soul, hollowing out self-esteem and cratering a person's self respect

I'd rather be able to face myself in the bathroom mirror than be rich and famous.

I like who I am, trying to handle myself with integrity, character, honesty, treat people well and how I would like to be treated. And as long as I do those things, I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud of who I am at the end of each day.

I can look at myself in the mirror, and I can be proud.

I have the love and respect of my wife and my kids. I could look in the mirror and I'm happy with that guy now. He's okay. He's not a schmuck.

I don't sell myself. I am what I am. I'm a role model for a lot of people, for my kids. I don't want to just change because I want to make more money.

My momma told me a long time ago, 'not everybody has to like you.' And it's very true. I'm ok with that.

If you want to be loved, keep your head on your shoulders and feet on the ground. There is nothing wrong in that. I do the same, and others should also follow this motto.

sometimes, you had to let people go for your own sanity, especially when they got so comfortable, they failed to appreciate your worth.

It's a matter of dignity," the Chief explained. "At a certain point, that's all you have left.

You don't have to love me but you damn well have to respect me.

He can't value you more than you value yourself.