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"Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves."
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"Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves."

"Worthless as wither'd weeds."

"If a child is loved, he feels worthy of love in the future."

"You were born beautiful, and you remain beautiful."

"To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives."

"Somewhere in this small world, you can find a place where everyone appreciates you more than you think you deserve."

"When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way . . ."

"The only approval that's worth seeking is that of your positive inner-self."

"When you begin to care too much about what everyone else says, your confidence shrinks and you start to feel like insignificant, little Jack in a strange land of intimidating giants. But when you come to realize that opinions are as diverse and plentiful as dried beans, you might reach the conclusion that your own is of the greatest worth. That's when your confidence grows, and soon you find yourself striding like Gandalf the wondrous wizard among common hobbits in the shire. Respecting your own opinion is the magic that transforms both you and your world."

"Today, young girls measure the quality of their beauty based upon its entertainment value. The more people are entertained by their beauty, the more beautiful they think they must be. This is very unfortunate and I would like young girls to know that their beauty is a crown; not a clown. And crowns are best worn with elegance and serenity."
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"There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity."

"Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause."

"The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance."
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