Nathaniel Branden, Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem Quotes

The greater a child’s terror, and the earlier it is experienced, the harder it becomes to develop a strong and healthy sense of self.

Fear and pain should be treated as signals not to close our eyes but to open them wider.

We must become what we wish to teach.

I am responsible for my own existence and happiness.

A mind that trusts itself is light on its feet.

Everyone who has any familiarity with psychology knows about the danger of disowning the murderer within. Far fewer people understand the tragedy of disowning the hero within.

Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

In the inner courtroom of my mind, mine is the only judgment that counts.

To persevere with the will to understand in the face of obstacles is the heroism of consciousness.

Most of us are capable of more than we believe.

Your life is important. Honor it. Fight for your highest possibilities.