Quotes about Self-respect

In my career, there have been roles I haven't taken because someone involved with the project gave me a bad vibe. I don't care how much money is on the table: No job is worth feeling uneasy every day.

Other people's judgment doesn't have any power unless you offer yourself up for trial, so don't." Zoey

The ability to take pride in your own work is one of the hallmarks of sanity.

You shouldn't become too concerned about what others might think of you. You should be more concerned about what you think of yourself.

Every time we choose action over ease we develop an increasing level of self-worth, self-respect, and self-confidence.

Psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Phil McGraw states, "I always say that the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. You've got to be your own best friend first." How can you be "best friends" with someone you don't know or don't like? You can't. That's why it's so important to find out who you are and work to become someone you like and respect.

Giving The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men.

You never need to defend yourself or your desires to anyone, as those inner feelings are Spirit speaking to you. Those thoughts are sacred, so don't ever let anyone trample on them.

Begging for acknowledgment, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power.

As all error is meanness, it is incumbent on every man who consults his own dignity, to retract it as soon as he discovers it.

If you are left with only one piece of homespun,wear it with dignity

We must respect ourselves enough to break the pattern of placing unrealistic expectations on others.