“Our self-esteem and conceit are European, but our culture and actions are Asiatic.”
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) Russian dramatist, author and physician
Note-Book of Anton Chekhov (1921)
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Huldrych Zwingli (1484–1531) leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland, and founder of the Swiss Reformed Churches
Zwingli Opera, Corpus Reformatorum, Volume 1, p. 427-428.
“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
“Nothing is better for self-esteem than survival.”
Martha Gellhorn (1908–1998) journalist from the United States
"Travels with Myself and Another: A Memoir" (1978) by Martha Gellhorn.
Source: Travels With Myself and Another
“Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.”
Nathaniel Branden (1930–2014) Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer
Source: Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
Eric Hoffer book The True Believer
Section 10
The True Believer (1951), Part One: The Appeal of Mass Movements
Context: There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.
“Most people with low self-esteem have earned it.”
George Carlin (1937–2008) American stand-up comedian
Source: Napalm & Silly Putty
“Self-esteem isn't everything; it's just that there's nothing without it.”
Gloria Steinem (1934) American feminist and journalist
“Your self esteem is like a notch below Kafka's.”
Woody Allen (1935) American screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, author, playwright, and musician
Source: Manhattan