Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.
So much is a man worth as he esteems himself.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed, that even men for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than it is.
If only corporal punishment cured low self-esteem.