Quotes about Self-worth
Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself one way or the other at all. . . . The humility which consists in being a great deal occupied about yourself, and saying you are of little worth, is not Christian humility. It is one form of self-occupation and a very poor and futile one at that.
- William Temple
We are all worms, but I do believe I am a glowworm.
- Winston Churchill
Never underestimate yourself when you do what is right. Never overestimate yourself when you do what is wrong.
- Roy Bennett
The worst thing about jealousy is how low it makes you reach.
- Erica Jong
I took it for granted that there must be a few men left in the world who had that kind of strength. I assumed that those men would also be looking for women with principle. I did not want to be among the marked-down goods on the bargain table, cheap because they'd been pawed over. Crowds collect there. It is only the few who will pay full price. You get what you pay for.
- Elisabeth Elliot
Women still dream and hope, pin their emotions on some man who doesn't reciprocate, and end up in confusion.
- Elisabeth Elliot
When we view ourselves through the lens of God's Word, we better understand God's love for us and the worth we have in His eyes.
- Elizabeth George
We must pay a price if we are to become priceless.
- Elizabeth George
Resolve never to criticize or downgrade yourself, but instead rejoice that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
- Elizabeth George
People with disabilities can grow up thinking they have a weakness because they are told,You will never do this properly; you will never walk properly or talk properly.' That's all they hear. But you have to look past that.
- RJ Mitte
Many feel discouraged because they have not measured up to their potential.
- Joseph Wirthlin
I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful.
- Angela Bassett