“The passive aggressive arguer comes armed with tricky tactics. They cannot take the risk that they might be wrong: their self-esteem is too intertwined with their opinions. It is more important to affirm their rightness, and sense of superiority, than to arrive at the truth.”
"…But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will turn wild and cause you grief."
- Robert Greene
Self-awareness
"Creativity is a combination of discipline and childlike spirit."
- Robert Greene
Creativity
"The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways."
- Robert Greene
Learning
"What is important when you are young is to train yourself to get by with little money and make the most of your youthful energy."
- Robert Greene
Self-improvement
"Never whine, never complain, never try to justify yourself."
- Robert Greene
Self-improvement
"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."
- Nathaniel Branden
Self-esteem
"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."
- Les Brown
Self-esteem
"You are your best thing."
- Toni Morrison
Self-esteem
"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."
- Nobito
Self-esteem
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Self-esteem