Category Archives: self-esteem

Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.

Posted on 18 April 2016 by philosiblog

Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you. – Unknown What does that mean? This is a quote I wish I’d heard more of when I was little. It’s reassuring and hopeful for … Continue reading →

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The best revenge is to be unlike the one who performed the injustice.

Posted on 14 March 2016 by philosiblog

The best revenge is to be unlike the one who performed the injustice. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is translated in many forms, including “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” which is … Continue reading →

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You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Posted on 2 April 2014 by philosiblog

You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. – Louise Hay What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it describes so many of us, at least at some point … Continue reading →

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Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence!

Posted on 28 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a great quote, as it is all about being authentic. You have to … Continue reading →

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Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.

Posted on 7 October 2013 by philosiblog

Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness. – Oliver Wendel Holmes What does that mean? This is another romantic quote which I believe can also be applied to other situations in our lives. As we have discussed … Continue reading →

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There is no remedy for love but to love more.

Posted on 15 July 2013 by philosiblog

There is no remedy for love but to love more. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? This quote is about love. Deep and intense, possibly even romantic. While some might hide from love after a loss, this quote … Continue reading →

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We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it.

Posted on 6 May 2013 by philosiblog

We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? While this is a bit of witticism from a book, it still is far more true than we might want to admit. Whether … Continue reading →

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Esteem is earned. Esteem for yourself only comes by pushing yourself to do difficult things.

Posted on 4 May 2013 by philosiblog

Esteem is earned. Esteem for yourself only comes by pushing yourself to do difficult things. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Esteem isn’t something they hand out at pep rallies. It’s not something that you can get as a prize … Continue reading →

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I don’t consider myself bald, I’m just taller than my hair.

Posted on 29 December 2012 by philosiblog

I don’t consider myself bald, I’m just taller than my hair. – Seneca What does that mean? While this may seem a flippant quote, to me, it has deeper meaning. To me this quote is about being at ease with who … Continue reading →

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.

Posted on 8 December 2012 by philosiblog

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading →

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Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.

Posted on 4 December 2012 by philosiblog

Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. – Thomas Carlyle What does that mean? This quote explains my dislike of the “everyone’s a winner” mentality in a nutshell. Yes, it has it’s place for the kinder-gardeners, but at some point, kids have … Continue reading →

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A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself.

Posted on 7 September 2012 by philosiblog

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. – Alexandre Dumas (and also Ambrose Bierce) What does that mean? As is often the case with … Continue reading →

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No man is happy who does not think himself so.

Posted on 10 July 2012 by philosiblog

No man is happy who does not think himself so. – Publius Syrus What does that mean? This quote, if worded as a question, makes a little more sense to me. It would be: “From whom do you need permission in order to feel … Continue reading →

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Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful.

Posted on 29 April 2012 by philosiblog

Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote. This quote says that even small steps help. I … Continue reading →

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It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.

Posted on 9 April 2012 by philosiblog

It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W. C. Fields What does that mean? This quote is quite moving, and touches me deeply. It’s also interesting, as the character portrayed by the actor was always quite … Continue reading →

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