III, 7
Source: Meditations (c. 121–180 AD), Book III
“Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.”
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, iii. 7
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Kurt Cobain
(1967–1994) American musician and artist
As quoted in Rolling Stone (1992-04-16).
Interviews (1989-1994), Print
Context: All drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem. They’re no good at all. But I’m not going to go around preaching against [them].
“In life, nothing will increase your self-esteem as much as make it on your own.”
Prevale
(1983) Italian DJ and producer
Original: Nella vita, nulla aumenterà la vostra autostima tanto quanto farcela da soli.
Source: prevale.net
“Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth.”
Oprah Winfrey
(1954) American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist
Stanza 3.
The Second Jungle Book (1895), If— (1896)
Robert Frost
(1874–1963) American poet
Variant: You are educated when you have the ability to hear almost anything without losing your temper, or your self-confidence.