527 Quotes About Self-respect

The idea that Love Must Be Tough dictates that we be willing to set another person free- even if it causes us great pain to let go. When we do this, we maximize the chances that that loved one will not leave, because the cage door has been opened and self-respect has been affirmed.

Self-respect--the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.

If he doesn't want your heart. He doesn't deserve your body. Don't neglect your SELF-RESPECT.

Some choices we make, others, we have no say. Or do we?

They'd smother what was left of her pride in well-meaning sympathy.

People learn how to treat us based on how they see us treating ourselves. If I don't put value on my work or my time, neither will the person I'm helping. Boundaries are a function of self respect and self love.

These characters depend to such a high degree on their own sense of integrity that for them, victory has nothing to do with happiness. It has more to do with a settling within oneself, a movement inward that makes them whole. Their reward is not happiness...what James's characters gain is self-respect.

Never settle on a life you don't want when God is trying to give you a better life.