No one can disgrace us but ourselves.

Creation is a better means of self-expression than possession; it is through creating, not possessing, that life is revealed.

The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others.

He who despises himself nevertheless esteems himself as a self-despiser.

Self-love is not opposed to the love of other people. You cannot really love yourself and do yourself a favor without doing people a favor, and vise versa.

It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels he is worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.

The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.

The most silent people are generally those who think most highly of themselves.

Fall not in love, therefore; it will stick to your face.

Trust yourself, then you will know how to live.