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No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments. We need people to read more
No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments. We need people to bear witness against our inner judge, who keeps book on our shortcomings and transgressions. We need people to convince us that we are not as bad as we think we are.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer read more
One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: cheer up, things could get worse. So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and bring joy, care enough about yourself to make room read more
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and bring joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.
Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant. - Conceits and Caprices.
Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant. - Conceits and Caprices.
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular read more
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the prerogative of mindlessness, but the exact opposite: It is the reward of self-esteem.
He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.
He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.
The force of selfishness is as inevitable and as calculable as the force of gravitation.
The force of selfishness is as inevitable and as calculable as the force of gravitation.
Don't belive what others tell you. You belive in what you belive; there is nothing better.
Don't belive what others tell you. You belive in what you belive; there is nothing better.
