By Maxime Lagacé
Maxime is the founder and chief editor of WisdomQuotes. He has been writing and collecting quotes since 2004. He's also into personal development and productivity. Most of all, he's dedicated to helping you live a simpler and more peaceful life. Learn more about him on his about page.
Here are 100 of the most inspiring self-worth quotes I could find. The goal? To make you believe in yourself even more. You’ll discover beautiful words by Gandhi, Oprah, Thoreau, Emerson, and lots more. Enjoy!
Your self-worth grows when you fight for something you love. Maxime Lagacé
If you know your true worth, you do not need anyone else to confirm it. Alan Cohen
Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone to tell you who you are. Beyoncé Knowles
Be a good person, but don’t waste your time trying to prove it. Paulo Coelho
Asking for what you need is proof of self-worth. Amanda Goetz
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Your sense of self-worth comes from you alone — never the opinion of others. Robert Greene
Don’t waste a second of your time convincing other people you’re worth loving. Atticus
I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence. Frederick Douglass
You can’t be successful and loved by everyone. Choose wisely. Maxime Lagacé
Go all in on yourself. Jack Butcher
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Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth. Oprah Winfrey
Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don’t need the approval of others. Roy T. Bennett
True abundance isn’t based on our net worth, it’s based on our self-worth. Gabrielle Bernstein
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You are not what you’ve done. You are what you keep doing. Jack Butcher
Someone who doesn’t care, can’t be hurt. Naval Ravikant
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The only opinion of me that I care for is my own, and the only timeframe is now. Naval Ravikant
Self-worth comes from one thing – thinking that you are worthy. Wayne Dyer
Your self-worth has nothing to do with your craft or calling, and everything to do with how you treat yourself. Kris Carr
All you can do in regard to your own life is choose the best path that you believe in. Ichiro Kishimi
As a mountain of rock is unshaken by wind, so also, the wise are unperturbed by blame or by praise. The Dhammapada
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them. François de La Rochefoucauld
Those who do not attempt to appear more than they are but are simply themselves, stand out as remarkable and are the only ones who truly make a difference in this world. Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth, Amazon book)
Trust yourself. At the root, at the core, there is pure sanity, pure openness. Don’t trust what you have been taught, what you think, what you believe, what you hope. Deeper than that, trust the silence of your being. Gangaji
A total acceptance of yourself brings about a total transcendence of yourself. Adyashanti
Those who realize the self are always satisfied. Having found the source of joy and fulfillment, they no longer seek happiness from the external world. Happiness can only be found within the self. Bhagavad Gita
The most common form of despair is not being who you are. Søren Kierkegaard
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A stable sense of self-worth stems from putting identity above image: worrying less about what others think of us than what we think of ourselves. Adam Grant
You respect yourself the day you no longer seek validation from others. @orangebook_
Our sense of self-worth is the single most important determinant of the health, abundance, and joy we allow into our lives. Dan Millman
The less you care what they think, the more your self-worth flowers. Maxime Lagacé
Know your self-worth. You might feel unwanted and unworthy to one person, but you are priceless to another. Mufti Menk
Rely upon yourself. Teach yourself. Accompany yourself. Have talks with yourself. Scold yourself. Commiserate with yourself. Work with yourself. Create art yourself. Inspire yourself. Take long walks with yourself. See yourself. Know yourself. Seek no other human in this world. Kapil Gupta
You are not responsible for other people’s opinions, feelings, or perceptions of you. They own that, not you. Shane Parrish
Focus on others and lose control. Focus on yourself and gain it. Maxime Lagacé
Most people go a majority of their life without even knowing who they are or what they want. Spend time with yourself. Thibaut
Being honest with who you are is a superpower. The more honest you are with yourself, the less anyone else can hurt you. Matthew Kobach
Dig within. There lies the wellspring of good: ever dig, and it will ever flow. Marcus Aurelius
To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s. Fyodor Dostoevsky
We cannot rise higher than our thought of ourselves. Orison Swett Marden
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The Most Famous Self-Worth Quotes (Roosevelt, Thoreau, Emerson, etc.)
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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt
How we treat others is a reflection of how we think about ourselves. John C. Maxwell
Self-worth sets the standard that life meets. Jewel
Our beliefs about what we are and what we can be, precisely determine what we will be. Tony Robbins
When your self-worth goes up, your net worth goes up with it. Mark Victor Hansen
What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates his fate. Henry David Thoreau
If you have an idea that you genuinely think is good, don’t let some idiot talk you out of it. Stan Lee (Marvel)
You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with. Wayne Dyer
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Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered — either by themselves or by others. Mark Twain
How can a man come to know himself? Never by thinking, but by doing. Try to do your duty and you will know at once what you are worth. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson
When the fight begins within himself, a man’s worth something. Robert Browning
He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them. Mahatma Gandhi
What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are. C.S. Lewis
We only confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no big ones. François de La Rochefoucauld
Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself. Michel de Montaigne
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One-liners, short self-worth quotes, sayings, thoughts, and captions for your bio, social status, self-talk, motto, mantra, signs, posters, wallpapers, and backgrounds.
Bet on yourself. Anthony Pompliano
Make yourself a priority. Maxime Lagacé
Be you or be commoditized. Jack Butcher
I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Lauren Bacall
Knowing yourself makes living easier. Thibaut
Free yourself from others’ versions of you. Angela Jiang
There’s nothing to prove. Maxime Lagacé
You are whatever you tell yourself you are. Shane Parrish
How you spend your time defines who you are. Oprah Winfrey
You are underestimating the power of your voice. Jack Butcher
Do not live to satisfy the expectations of others. Ichiro Kishimi
Be proud to wear you. Dodinsky
Those who try to put you down are already below you. Gal Shapira
You want to find your voice? Shut out everyone else’s. Brian Norgard
The less you care about validation, the more you grow. @orangebook_
It’s arrogant to believe the universe has singled you out for either special blessing or curse. Ed Latimore
If they don’t know you personally don’t take it personal. Gal Shapira
Just be yourself every single day, it’s the best role you’ll ever have. Thibaut
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Inspirational Self-Worth Quotes
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The one thing you can’t See also: give up on is yourself. Brian Norgard
Prove that you believe in yourself by investing in your dreams. Mel Robbins
Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change. Shannon L. Alder
Action is a high road to self-confidence and esteem. Bruce Lee
The path of least resistance will never make you proud. Tony Robbins
We all have different gifts, so we all have different ways of saying to the world who we are. Fred Rogers
Be humble, for you are made of dung. Be noble, for you are made of stars. Serbian saying
Drop the idea of becoming someone, because you are already a masterpiece. You cannot be improved. You have only to come to it, to know it, to realize it. Osho
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Your sense of self-worth should not come from the chance of your birth, but from the things you accomplish. You cannot be born great, you can only become great. Matthew Kobach
Whenever you should doubt your self-worth, remember the lotus flower. Even though it plunges to life from beneath the mud, it does not allow the dirt that surrounds it to affect its growth or beauty. Suzy Kassem
Don’t play the game. Just do your own things. Just do the right things. Maxime Lagacé
Your ideas are valuable. Your success is valuable. Your failure is valuable. Your process is valuable. Your experience is valuable. Jack Butcher
Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change. Shannon L. Alder
Accept and acknowledge your own brilliance. Stop waiting for others to tell you how great you are! Believe it for yourself. Iyanla Vanzant
A star does not compete with other stars around it; it just shines. Matshona Dhliwayo
The best ones often feel like outsiders. Makes sense. Nothing great is created from conformity. Kamal Ravikant
Don’t rush, it takes time to grow into who you are. Lalah Delia
If you had to choose only two qualities to get you through times of change, the first should be a sense of self-worth and the second a sense of humor. Jennifer James
By nature we are wise, kind, powerful, fearless, and absolutely unlimited. Byron Katie
Conclusion
It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W.C. Fields
Let’s recap:
- Want to feel more valuable? Fight for something important to you.
- Once you have self-knowledge and self-understanding, you don’t need external validation anymore.
- Helping others can help you build self-worth.
- A sign of wisdom: you stop trying to show your worth to others.
- Remember: if you stay true to yourself you will:
- Not being loved by everyone
- Live a deep and meaningful life
Further Readings
140 Self-Esteem Quotes To Improve The Way You See Yourself
100 Love Yourself Quotes To Honor The Beauty In You
65 Acceptance Quotes To Help You Embrace Life Fully
61 Self-Care Quotes To Lift Your Spirits
130 Maturity Quotes To Make You Steady And Calm
10 tips for improving your self-worth (au.reachout.com)
150 Happiness Quotes That Will Light Up Your Day
100 Smile Quotes To Make Your Day Better
100 Life Quotes That Will Inspire You
120 Inspirational Quotes For Teens To Cheer Yourself Up
100 Positive Quotes To Uplift Yourself
How To Improve Your Mental Health – 36 Wellness Tips
Table Of Contents
Part 1
Top 15 Images
Best Quotes
Part 2
Self-Worth Quotes That ARE
Famous
Short
Inspirational
Part 3
Conclusion
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FAQs
What is the best quote for yourself? ›
You've got to be okay on your own before you can be okay with somebody else." “Be yourself, but always your better self.” “Don't sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there's nothing else you can give, and nobody will care for you.” “Keep taking time for yourself until you're you again.”
Do value yourself quote? ›“Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.” “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”
What is high self-esteem quotes? ›- “I am the measure of my worth, and I say I am worthy.”
- “Life grows lovely where you are.” – Mathilde Blind.
- “I am worthy of love and respect.”
- “Life will knock you down more than you can imagine. ...
- “I got my own back.” – Maya Angelou.
- "When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go." ...
- "Nothing is impossible. ...
- "There is nothing impossible to they who will try." ...
- "The bad news is time flies. ...
- "Life has got all those twists and turns. ...
- "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."
- You can compare yourself to others. It's not about being judgmental, but rather seeing how you're different compared to others around you. ...
- Make an effort to follow your heart. ...
- Listen to your feelings. ...
- Challenge your negative beliefs.
No life is not worth living. But what is important is that you experience your life as worth living—one that is satisfying, and one that brings happiness.”
How do I put value on myself? ›- Acknowledge the Inner Critic. We all have that loud inner voice that isn't always kind. ...
- Receive a Compliment. ...
- Be Grateful for Effort. ...
- Practice Affirmations in the Mirror. ...
- Give Attention to Your Dreams. ...
- Let Go of Comparison. ...
- Find Ways to Serve Others. ...
- Accept Yourself as You Are.
“Respect yourself and others will respect you.” “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” “If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.”
What are my values quotes? ›- “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” ...
- “Your beliefs become your thoughts, ...
- “For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. ...
- “Don't waste your love on somebody, who doesn't value it.”
- Replace criticism and comparison with acceptance and appreciation. ...
- Communicate with yourself in kind and positive ways. ...
- Show respect for yourself by setting boundaries and prioritizing your needs. ...
- Spend quality time with yourself. ...
- Develop trust in yourself by honoring your commitments.
How do you gain self respect quotes? ›
- "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ...
- "Self-care is never a selfish act--it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others."
- “I'll be there.”
- “I love you.”
- “Maybe you're right.”
- “I trust you.”
- “Go for it.”
- “Got your back.”
- “How are you?”
- “I want you.”
- “Do the best you can. ...
- “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ―Theodore Roosevelt.
- 'It's never too late to be what you might've been.” ―George Eliot.
- “If you can dream it, you can do it.” ―Walt Disney.
- “Trust yourself that you can do it and get it.” ―Baz Luhrmann.
1. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Gandhi. “Live for what's worth dying for, and leverage technology to create the world you wish to see.”
What is the best saying in life? ›- " The purpose of our lives is to be happy." — Dalai Lama.
- " Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon.
- " Get busy living or get busy dying." — Stephen King.
- " You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." — Mae West.
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“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong.” “I'd rather regret the risks that didn't work out than the chances I didn't take at all.” "You must love and care for yourself because that's when the best comes out.”
What I value the most in life? ›- Your Health. Treat your body with the respect it deserves. ...
- Your Friends. Spending time with friends is key to our emotional wellbeing. ...
- Gratitude. Appreciate the miracle of life. ...
- Your Reputation. ...
- Your Family. ...
- Your Education. ...
- Giving To Others. ...
- Life Experiences.
Life values are the fundamental core beliefs that guide your behaviors and goals and help you measure your overall success in your life. For many people, values begin in childhood as their parents teach them some of what they believe to be the most important life values.
How can I feel more valuable? ›The easiest way to feel valuable is to be compassionate, kind, or loving. This is a simple but transformative skill, which anyone can acquire with practice. When you feel powerless, do something that will make you feel more valuable (e.g., compassionate, kind, or loving).
What makes life worth? ›Love, work, and play
In my new book, The Brain and the Meaning of Life, I argue that these three activities make life worth living. Love includes friendships and family relationships as well as romantic ones.
How do I live a worth of life? ›
- Go to work every day. Work hard. ...
- Save your money. Every time you get paid, put something away. ...
- Invest your savings with care, even suspicion. But if you can, put your money to work too.
- Most importantly, take care of your family. Don't expect anyone to help you.
Quotation Value means the total price/value labelled as the “Quotation Value” on the first page of the Quotation.
What am I worth as a person? ›Self-worth is simply defined as the level of importance you place on yourself. It is an emotional outlook that determines how and what you feel about yourself in comparison to other people. One definition of self-worth is the value you have for yourself.
How do you fully embrace yourself? ›- Meditation. Meditation is a beautiful way to center yourself. ...
- Mindful movement. Moving your body in a mindful way is much different than exercising or working out. ...
- A good read. ...
- Surround yourself with joy. ...
- Ask for help. ...
- Slow down. ...
- Mirror work. ...
- Gratitude.
- Stop comparing yourself to others. ...
- Stop belittling yourself. ...
- Use positive self-affirmations to build our self-esteem. ...
- Surround yourself with positive, supportive people. ...
- Dwell on your positive qualities. ...
- Give back. ...
- Pay attention to self-care.
This suggests that respect for and between persons is structured along three distinctive aspects: human recognition respect, status recognition respect and appraisal respect. These same aspects (or dimensions) of respect are at play in the construction of self-respect.
What is positive self-respect? ›Positive self-esteem also means believing in your capability (to learn, achieve, and contribute to the world) and autonomy to do things on your own. 2 It means you think your ideas, feelings, and opinions have worth.
What are the 5 main values? ›They have to solve problems sensibly from the earliest days of their careers. Obviously, there are many ways to sort and define the five cornerstone values: integrity, accountability, diligence, perseverance, and, discipline.
What are the top 5 always important values? ›- Honesty. Honesty should be the bedrock of your foundation, as it will define who you are before you even allow others to know more about you. ...
- Fire. ...
- Hard Work. ...
- Confidence. ...
- Perseverance.
Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others.
What are 5 ways to love yourself? ›
- Do something kind.
- Become your hero for the day.
- Retrain your thoughts.
- Admit your flaws and take action.
- Relationship analysis.
narcissistic Add to list Share. If you can't stop talking about yourself and obsess constantly about the way you look, you could be exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, meaning you're obsessed with yourself, especially your outside appearance.
What is the most powerful quote? ›- “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Gandhi. ...
- “Everybody is a genius. ...
- “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernhard Shaw.
Every moment is a fresh beginning. – T.S Eliot. Never regret anything that made you smile. – Mark Twain.
What can I post about myself? ›- I followed my heart. ...
- I believe in myself. ...
- I live by high standards. ...
- I treat others the way I want to be treated. ...
- I understand how precious time is. ...
- I look for positivity in all things. ...
- I trust my intuition. ...
- I speak up.
- Be kind; you never know the battles others are fighting.
- Be the change you wish to see in the world.
- Live each day as if it were your last.
- The grass is green where you water it.
- Breathe in courage, breathe out fear.
- This too shall pass.
- I am what I think about.
- Tomorrow is another day.
- “You have to write the book that wants to be written. ...
- “Maybe the truth was, it shouldn't be so easy to be amazing. ...
- “It's harder to heal than it is to kill.” ...
- “This is the hardest of all: to close the open hand out of love, and keep modest as a giver.”
Find your inner strength and get up one more time than you fall. True strength comes from within, you are stronger than you think.
What can inspire a girl? ›- Teach her to question the rules.
- Give her a book (or 12)
- Encourage her to take up sport.
- Compliment her on something other than her appearance.
- Break stereotypes.
- Teach her it's more than OK to fail.
- I am lovable.
- I am a good person.
- I deserve to be.
- I am responsible for my own happiness.
- I profoundly and deeply accept myself.
- I have realistic expectations of myself.
- My opinion of me is more important than others' opinion of me.
How do I see myself positive? ›
- Identify areas to change. ...
- Check yourself. ...
- Be open to humor. ...
- Follow a healthy lifestyle. ...
- Surround yourself with positive people. ...
- Practice positive self-talk.