Quotes about self
self law cities
The moment that the state came into conflict with the higher power, the moment that it set itself up as an end in itself, it became identified with Augustine's earthly city and lost all claims to a higher sanction than the law of force and self-interest. Without justice, what is a great kingdom but a great robbery, magnum latrocinium? Christopher Dawson
self white community
The Ryan White Care Act provides money for community-based counseling centers. While that may sound noble and compassionate, we know from experience that "AIDS education" becomes a platform for the homosexual community to recruit adolescents and lure teens into a self-destructive sexual lifestyle. Christine O'Donnell
self voice stories
In the midst of overwhelming noise and distraction, the voice of story is calling us to remember our true selves. Christina Baldwin
selfish broken-inside people
I know too much; I've seen people at their worst, at their most desperate and selfish, and this knowledge makes me wary. So I am learning to pretend, to smile, to nod, to display empathy I do not feel. I am learning to pass, to look like everyone else, even though I feel broken inside. Christina Baker Kline
self long stories
As long as we can tell stories about our ability to survive, the more we will hope, not self-destruct. Christina Ricci
self-harm feel-better ideas
When I was younger, I did self-mutilate. I'd be upset, so I'd do it, & it would calm me down. It's a horrible way to feel better. But there are two parts of your brain - one that really wants to destroy the other. & sometimes the idea of self-destruction is very romantic. I got over that.
self degrees looks
Others may question your credentials, your papers, your degrees. Others may look for all kinds of ways to diminish your worth. But what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish. This is your worth, who you really are, your degree that can go with you wherever you go, that you bring with you the moment you come into a room, that can't be manipulated or shaken. Without that sense of self, no amount of paper, no pedigree, and no credentials can make you legit. No matter what, you have to feel legit inside first. Chris Gardner
self mistress likeable
Gillard is as likeable as Rudd is charmless. She is self-deprecating; he is ludicrously vainglorious. She is a mistress of understatement; he is a ranter. Germaine Greer
self evil our-society
It [childbearing] was never intended to be as time-consuming and self-conscious a process as it is. One of the deepest evils in our society is tyrannical nurturance.
self-esteem wish esteem
I wish that I was where I am. Gertrude Stein
selfish men ugly
Men ... are so conservative, so selfish, so boresome, and ... they are so ugly, and ... they are gullible, anybody can convince them.
self hammers destruction
There's something very romantic about self-destruction and sabotaging your life, and taking a hammer to it. Gerard Way
selfish race people
People have evolved into something selfish, greedy and intolerant. People are unaccepting, because of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation... I've seen it in punk clubs, and I've seen it in the world.
self training thrill
My chief task has been to conquer fear. The public sees only the thrill of the accomplished trick; they have no conception of the tortuous preliminary self-training that was necessary to conquer fear. Harry Houdini
self trying done
Self-pity gets you nowhere. But insight to see that something can be done with the second-bests and adventurous daring to try might be a handle to take hold of. Harry Emerson Fosdick
self long examination
Long before we understand ourselves through the process of self-examination, we understand ourselves in a self-evident way in the family, society and state in which we live. Hans-Georg Gadamer
selfish giving asks
If I give more to myself, I can ask more from myself. Self-regard isn't selfish. Gretchen Rubin
self healthy-habits giving
A 'treat' is different from a 'reward', which must be justified or earned. A treat is a small pleasure or indulgence that we give to ourselves just because we want it. Treats give us greater vitality, which boosts self-control, which helps us maintain our healthy habits.
self focus feelings
I always say you can self-medicate through closet cleaning. Everyone knows that feeling of a clear surface, and how it makes you feel you can really focus and start your work.
selfish goal people
Your unhappiness doesn't help anyone else - and in fact, as I mentioned in another answer, happy people are more altruistically inclined. So happiness is not a selfish goal.
self keys mastery
Self-awareness is a key to self-mastery
self knowing mirrors
Knowing what you admire in others is a wonderful mirror into your deepest, as yet unborn, self.
self discipline self-discipline
Cultivate within yourselves the mighty power of self-discipline. Gordon B. Hinckley
selfish selfishness causes
It is selfishness which is the cause of most of our misery.
selfish men hands
We are involved in an intense battle. It is a battle between right and wrong, between truth and error, between the design of the Almighty on the one hand and that of Lucifer on the other. For that reason, we desperately need moral men and women who stand on principle, to be involved in the political process. Otherwise, we abdicate power to those whose designs are almost entirely selfish.
selfish men people
It is imperative that good people, men and women of principle, be involved in the political process; otherwise we abdicate power to those whose designs are almost entirely selfish.
selfish destiny thinking
I resolve to be more patient, less selfish, cherish my friends, and in my small way help whoever needs help. I cannot conceivably influence the world's destiny, but I can make my own life more worthwhile. I can give some help to some people; that is not vital to all the world's problems and yet, I think if everyone did just that, we might see quite a world in our time! Gladys Taber
self three instinct
No one could have called Mr. Standen quick-witted, but the possession of three sisters had considerably sharpened his instinct of self-preservation. Georgette Heyer
self mma discipline
With training and self discipline; clear focus and confidence; problems can be overcome and even lead to unexpected gains Georges St-Pierre
self people looks
I just like watching people who really are not self-conscious, who aren't aware, because I fear that one could become too self-conscious, too artful, as an actor. Sometimes if you look at somebody, you can extrapolate from their exterior what might be happening in their interior. I'm nosy. Harriet Walter
selfish mean sacrifice
Being selfish to me means that you have to look out for yourself and you don't have to sacrifice. Herbie Mann
selfish stubborn bad-things
Being stubborn has helped, being selfish is not a bad thing.
selfish men law
What a cage is to the wild beast, law is to the selfish man. Herbert Spencer