Quotes about Self-worth

The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they are judged to be on the ladders of worldly success. They feel worthwhile as individuals if the numbers beneath them in achievement, talent, beauty, or intellect are large enough.

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow-men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition is yet to be developed.

There is nothing your highest self wants more than peace. This peace makes you feel worthy of all of the richest blessings of the universe, and when you radiate this out into the world, it is returned to you without fail.

If you are unhealthy, start by making small changes to become healthier. You are unique, beautiful, and worthy.

After I lost weight, I discovered that people found me valuable. Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire. A person.

Remember who you are. Don't compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth.

Refusing to accept God's love because we're unworthy - of course we're unworthy! - is another golden calf.

It's true. I can do anything and do it well because God loves me. It still humbles me.

But if I don't think about love, I will be nothing.

If you can believe the God who is perfect loves you then you can believe that you are worth loving.

Who are they to give stars or dots? They're Wemmicks just like you. Eli to Punchinello (p. 25)

Identity: smack-dab in the middle...Neither omnipotent nor impotent. Neither God's MVP nor God's mistake.