Quotes about self
self-esteem believe talking
I don't know why it is, exactly, but the people with the healthiest self-esteem, are also the greatest at intimacy. I'm not talking about arrogant people. I'm talking about people who know they are both good and bad yet believe at the deepest level they are really good for people. Donald Miller
self-confidence destiny important
It seemed perfectly possible that, in spite of my certainty of my own genius, I might die of some illness, or perhaps even in a street accident, before I had ever glimpsed the meaning of life. My moods of happiness and self-confidence convinced me that I had a "destiny" to become a famous writer, and to be remembered as one of the most important thinkers of the century. Colin Wilson
self important body
I never felt scandal and confession were necessary to be an actress. I've never revealed my self or even my body in films. Mystery is very important. Claudia Cardinale
self-confidence compassion concern-for-others
Anger and hatred lead to fear; compassion and concern for others allow us to develop self-confidence, which breeds trust and friendship. Dalai Lama
self-esteem self-confidence men
Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error.
self-confidence effort looks
Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is possible if you want it. If you feel that your present way of life is unpleasant or has some difficulties, then don't look at these negative things. See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.
self giving over-you
When you encounter some problems, if you point your finger at yourself and not at others, this gives you control over yourself and calmness in a situation, where otherwise self-control becomes problematic.
self-esteem others-opinions identity
If we choose an external marker as the measure of our inner worth, whether it is the amount of money we make, or others' opinion of us, or the success of some project we're involved in, sooner or later we're bound to be battered by life's inevitable changes. After all, money comes and goes, and thus is an unstable source of self-esteem, an unreliable foundation upon which to build our identity.
selfish logical-reasoning goal
If one's cause is supported by sound reasoning, there is no point in using violence. It is those who have no motive other than selfish desire and who cannot achieve their goal through logical reasoning who rely on force.
self discipline negative
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.
self discipline self-discipline
Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.
self enlightenment self-being
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realized.
selfish helping-others thinking
We can't be useful to ourselves unless we're useful to others .... Anyone concerned only by his own well-being will suffer eventually. Anyone concerned with the well-being of others takes care of himself without even thinking about it. Even if we decide to remain selfish. let us be intelligently selfish - let us help others.
self anxiety focus
One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.
self-confidence calm-mind inner-strength
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.
self discipline negative
Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. At least we will be able to prevent the advent of negative conduct dominated by negative emotion. That is 'shila', or moral ethics. Once we develop this by familiarizing ourselves with it, along with mindfulness and conscientiousness, eventually that pattern and way of life will become a part of our own life.
self-esteem self-confidence important
With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world. According to my own experience, self-confidence is very important. That sort of confidence is not a blind one; it is an awareness of ones own potential. On that basis, human beings can transform themselves by increasing the good qualities and reducing the negative qualities.
self-confidence needs cooperation
We need cooperation based on trust and self-confidence to create an open, compassionate, harmonious society.
self-confidence inner-strength calm
If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence.
self-confidence thinking calm-mind
Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence , reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and enables us to develop a calm mind.
self survival enemy
Everything is interconnected. My interest is linked to everyone else's. Our survival and future are linked. Therefore the destruction of your so-called enemy is actually the destruction of your self.
self-confidence concern-for-others giving
Cultivating care and concern for others gives rise to a kind of inner strength. No matter what difficulties or problems you face, in this wider context they’ll seem less significant and troubling to you. The inner strength, self-confidence and courage you gain by focussing on others’ needs instead of your own, brings with it a deep, calm sense of satisfaction.
self-esteem ocean quality
Limitless like the ocean are your excellent qualities.
selfishness today serious
Along with selfishness, anger is one of the most serious problems facing the world today
self ignorant scoundrels
Dave Rudabaugh is an ignorant scoundrel! I disapprove of his very existence. I considered ending it myself on several occasions but self-control got the better of me. Doc Holliday
self america improvement
America is a new kind of society that produces a new kind of human being. That human being—confident, self-reliant, tolerant, generous, future-oriented—is a vast improvement over the wretched, servile, fatalistic and intolerant human being that traditional societies have always produced. Dinesh D'Souza
selfish human-nature critics
Some critics accuse capitalism of being a selfish system, but the selfishness is not in capitalism - it is in human nature.
self should criticize
To become self-educated you should condemn yourself for all those things that you would criticize others. Diogenes
self next ruins
I guessed life was like that. You gained and you lost, and if you saved anything from the ruins, even if only a shred of self-respect, it was enough to take you through the next bit. Dick Francis
self states enjoy
We can enjoy a self-assurance that doesn't depend on the state of things outside ourselves, be it downturns or booms or whatever. Desmond Tutu
self-esteem special god-image
Each person is a V.S.P. (a Very Special Person) because we are each created in the image of God.
self generosity way
No one is self-sufficient. And it's not a one-way thing- -the generosity of spirit from one side provokes a response in kind from the other side.
self law people
When will we learn, when will the people of the world get up and say, enough is enough? God created us for fellowship. God created us so that we should form the human family, existing together because we were made for one another. We are not made for an exclusive self-sufficiency but for interdependence and we break the law of our being at our peril.