If we do not believe in ourselves- neither in our efficacy nor in our goodness- the universe is a frightening place.

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.

Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversarial relationship to myself.

One of the hardest expressions of self-assertiveness is challenging your limiting beliefs.

Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.

If you overcome your fear to ask someone for a date, a raise, or help with a project, that is an act of self-assertiveness. You are moving out into life rather than contracting and withdrawing.

Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.

Integrity is congruence between what you know, what you profess, and what you do.

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.

If you face life without confidence in your own powers, you succumb too easily to setbacks and adversity; you lack the will to persevere.

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

I see in Jesus not only the supreme act of humility in God, but the supreme act of humanity in God.

You see mother, you had no life of your own. They have no idea. One has only a life of one's own.

you only know you can do something if you keep on doing it

When you are purposeful and take daily action, more opportunities come into your life. Believe and build more.

Parkour belongs to the ones who live it, not the ones who want to live thanks to it.

Where your attention goes, you go.

For a nonviolent struggle, there is no age limit. The blind, the maimed and the bed-ridden may serve, and not only men but women also.

Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate.

You should love everyone because God dwells in all beings.

Write from your heart, and God will take care of the rest.