Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. When self-esteem is low, our resilience in the face of life's adversities is diminished. We crumble before vicissitudes that a healthier sense of self could vanquish. We tend to be more influenced by the desire to avoid pain than to experience joy. Negatives have more power over us than positives.
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I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.
I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.
A touchstone to determine the actual worth of an "intellectual"- find out how he feels about astrology.
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The reason teaching has to go on is that children are not born human; they are made so.
The reason teaching has to go on is that children are not born human; they are made so.
It is not a fragrant world.
It is not a fragrant world.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Words are the physicians of a mind diseased.
Words are the physicians of a mind diseased.
