Self-esteem Quotes

"Recognition is the mirror reflecting back the beauty and worthiness we often fail to see in ourselves."

- Ryan Matthews

"Appreciation is the mirror reflecting the beauty and worthiness we often fail to see in ourselves."

- Oliver Smith

"If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are."

- Mother Teresa

"I learned to love myself, because I sleep with myself every night and I wake up with myself every morning, and if I don’t like myself, there’s no reason to even live the life."

- Gabourey Sidibe

"You don’t have to let that one thing be the thing that defines you."

- Jojo Moyes

"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection."

- Buddha

"When you look good, you feel good. It’s about more than just a haircut."

- Johnny Cupcakes

"I am short, fat, and proud of that."

- Winnie the Pooh

"One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You’re the one who’ll decide what you want to be. Respect yourself and respect the integrity of others as well. The greatest thing you have is your self-image, a positive opinion of yourself. You must never let anyone take it from you."

- Jaime Escalante

"You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are."

- Max Lucado

""Believing you are unworthy of love and belonging—that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong—is deadly. Who you are is beautiful and amazing.""

- Laverne Cox

""You are your best thing.""

- Toni Morrison

""Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all; and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question.""

- Willard Scott

"You are so loved. You're kind. You are so smart! You're a great learner."

"I'm proud of you. You should feel proud of yourself."

"Smile! You are amazing."

"You are amazing. I love how unique you are."

"Every star shines a little differently. Your uniqueness is what makes you shine."

"Be yourself. You are so loveable."

"Every piece of you is unique and special."

"The most important thing is that you are proud of yourself."

"You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be you."

"I am not defined by my relapses, but by my decision to remain in recovery despite them."

"You are an amazing and unique person who brightens my life every day."

"You are glitter and rainbows. Never lose your sparkle."

"A well-groomed man is a confident man."

"The best accessory a man can have is a precise cut from a skilled barber."

"Looking sharp is not self-importance; it's self-respect."

"Your hair is 90% of your selfie; never underestimate a barber's power."

"Dear granddaughter, if I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then would you realize how special you are to me."