Quotes about Self-respect

I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one.

There are only two types of women - goddesses and doormats.

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel;

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

You will be loved and respected only if you love and respect yourself.

You will only be loved and respected if you love and respect yourself. Never try to please everyone; if you do, you will be respected by no one.

Never try to please everyone; if you do, you will be respected by no one.

If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: Never lie to yourself!

When we feel well after carrying out a certain task. Consequently, everything which causes us to lose our enthusiasm and self respect, is harmful; even if it means power, money or success. I have seen so many people suffocated by success, making mistakes which ended up destroying years of work, yielding to heavy drinking, becoming aggressive, tough, bitter. These people are distant from themselves, and distant from others.

Most relationship issues are solved with one thing: setting boundaries. See the problem for what it is, set a boundary, and follow through despite how hard the person tries to break the boundary and how much it hurts to hold fast.