Quotes about self
self laughing comedian
You learn to laugh at yourself and you also lean on comedy as a crutch to kind of take the edge off because comedians often are self-deprecating and they cross lines that they shouldn't. Stuff like that brings a smile to my face every once in a while when needed. John Cena
self revealing-something way
Self-portraits are a way of revealing something about oneself. Eric Kandel
selfish passion exercise
There is in even the most selfish passion a large element of self-abnegation. It is startling to realize that what we call extreme self-seeking is actually self-renunciation. The miser, health addict, glory chaser and their like are not far behind the selfless in the exercise of self-sacrifice. Eric Hoffer
self frustrated desire
The chief burden of the frustrated is the consciousness of a blemished, ineffectual self, and their chief desire is to slough off the unwanted self and begin a new life. They try to realize this desire either by finding a new identity or by blurring and camouflaging their individual distinctness; and both these ends are reached by imitation.
self expression support
Vehemence is the expression of a blind effort to support and uphold something that can never stand on its own...Whether it our own meaningless self we are upholding, or some doctrine devoid of evidence, we can do it only in a frenzy of faith.
self extinction matter
The short-lived self, teetering on the edge of extinction, is the only thing that can ever really matter.
self self-respect rudeness
Rudeness luxuriates in the absence of self-respect.
self roots our-world
It is not love of self but hatred of self which is at the root of the troubles that afflict our world.
self anxiety abuse
A rising mass movement attracts and holds a following not by its doctrine and promises but by the refuge it offers from the anxieties, barrenness and meaningless of an individual existence. It cures the poignantly frustrated not by conferring upon them an absolute truth or by remedying the difficulties and abuses which made their lives miserable, but by freeing them from their ineffectual selves and it does this by enfolding and absorbing them into a closely knit and exultant corporate whole.
self-esteem humility vanity
The burning conviction that we have a holy duty towards others is often a way of attaching our drowning selves to a passing raft. What looks like a giving hand is often a holding on for dear life. Take away our holy duties and you leave our lives puny and meaningless. There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.
self righteousness manifestation
Self-righteousness is a manifestation of self-contempt.
self doubt poison
It is our talents rusting unused within us that secrete the poison of self-doubt into our bloodstream.
self denial harsh
The act of self-denial seems to confer on us the right to be harsh and merciless toward others.
self people silence
Our doubts about ourselves cannot be banished except by working at that which is the one and only thing we know we ought to do. Other people's assertions cannot silence the howling dirge within us. It is our talents rusting unused within us that secrete the poison of self-doubt into our bloodstream.
selfish needs self-righteous
It needs some intelligence to be truly selfish. The unintelligent can only be self-righteous.
self-esteem literature odor
Self-esteem and self-contempt have specific odors; they can be smelled.
self miracle corny
Where everything is possible miracles become commonplaces, but the familiar ceases to be self-evident.
self creative flow
The compulsion to take ourselves seriously is in inverse proportion to our creative capacity. When the creative flow dries up, all we have left is our importance.
self vanity support
We probably have a greater love for those we support than for those who support us. Our vanity carries more weight than our self-interest.
self-esteem humility vanity
There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.
self trying ethics
The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor's shortcomings as he is of his own.
self burning way
The burning conviction that we have a holy duty toward others is often a way of attaching our drowning selves to a passing raft.
self giving effort
They serve best who give most of themselves. Self is forgotten by the one who serves, for such a one rejoices to see success coming to others through his or her efforts. James Cash Penney
self advice interest
Advice from others is always filtered through self interest. James Cook
self class goal
Animosity towards the merchant class has been around for centuries. Why? The goal of making a profit is quite obviously a self-serving motive. Other occupations, while equally self-serving, are better able to hide their motives.
self mind approval
Self-approval is a dangerous state of mind. Napoleon Hill
self achievement desire
Taking possession of your positive self will put you on the success beam that you may ride triumphantly to whatever heights of achievement you desire.
self self-control matter
Self-control is solely a matter of thought-control!
self goal focus
Achieve self-mastery over your thoughts, and constantly direct them toward your goals and objectives. Learn to focus your attention on the goals that you want to achieve and on finding ways to achieve those goals.
self-improvement use treasure
Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them. Napoleon Bonaparte
self-improvement disease complaining
Do not listen to those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. Og Mandino
self becoming humans
I am not a human being, i am a human becoming.
self-esteem procrastination action
Action will destroy your procrastination.