Self-esteem Quotes

A term used to depict a person's overall evaluation of his/her own worth is known as 'self-esteem' in Psychology. The term has a wide spectrum and covers beliefs about self, emotions like despair, pride, shame, triumph, etc. At the same time, self-esteem can also be limited to a particular aspect of a person's personality. The synonyms used for self-esteem include self worth, self respect, self regard, etc. However, it should not be confused with self-confidence, self efficacy, as these terms also include a streak of a person's ability and performance. If one is of the opinion, that one lacks self-esteem, then the best place is to learn from other people's life. There are a number of quotes, which can prove to be beneficial for improving self-esteem. Let's take a look at some of these inspirational quotes for self-esteem.

Quotes about Self-Esteem

Building self-esteem, rather a healthy sense of self-esteem will make a person's life happy and success filled. Many times, people fail because they lack self-esteem, hence it is important that one work on this aspect of ones personality as well. The self-esteem activities can prove to be of great help for the same. We will see the inspiring self-esteem quotes, which will prove to be of help for the same.

Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it. - Gloria Steinem

Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation. - Oscar Wilde

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. - Judy Garland

We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves. - François Duc de La Rochefoucauld

Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right. - John Milton

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. - E.E. Cummings

Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess, and to gain applause which he cannot keep. - Samuel Johnson

How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone. - Coco Chanel

I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. - Shirley MacLaine

Learn to be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not. - Henri Frederic Amiel

The most exhausting thing in life is being insincere. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. - Sam Walton

You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny. The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand. - Irene C. Kassorla

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyone else. - Cardinal De Retz

He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away. - Raymond Hull

Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable. - Zig Ziglar

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not. - Andre Gide

We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be. - Kurt Vonnegut

One's real life is often the life that one does not lead. - Oscar Wilde

Unless I accept my faults I will most certainly doubt my virtues. - Hugh Prather

The authentic self is the soul made visible. - Sarah Ban Breathnach

Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue. - John Herschel

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. - Laurence Sterne

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you. - Baltasar Gracian

Self pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world. - Helen Keller

Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world making the most of one's best. - Harry Emerson Fosdick

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline: the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. - Abraham Heschel

Self-respect permeates every aspect of your life. - Joe Clark

Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. - Les Brown

Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can. - Richard Bach

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. - St. Francis De Sales

It is better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for something you are not. - Andre Gide

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

The most important opinion you have is the one you have of yourself, and the most significant things you say all day are those things you say to yourself. - Anonymous

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. - Anna Freud

Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable. - Wendy Wasserstein

Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. - Henry Ford

I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down. - Allen H. Neuharth

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price. - Anonymous

Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong. - Peter T. McIntyre

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. - Anaïs Nin

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. - Michael Jordan

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. - Sir Edmund Hillary

Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance. - Bruce Barton

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort. - Sydney Smith

These were some of the quotes, which I find very inspiring. They do indeed teach you a lot about life in general. I am sure there are many more quotes as well. Along with the quotes staying positive and having faith in ones ability will also prove to be beneficial.