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The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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It certainly is the duty of every true Christian, to esteem himself a stranger and pilgrim in this world; and as bound to use earthly blessings, not as means of satisfying lust or gratifying wantonness, but of supplying his absolute wants and necessities. ↗

— Johann Arndt

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To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself. ↗

— Simone de Beauvoir

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I have strong sentiments toward Iran, since I distinguish between the Iranian regime and the Iranian people. I highly esteem Iranian music and culture. ↗

— Moshe Katsav

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Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune. ↗

— Daniel Boone

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Further, Take heed that you faithfully perform the business you have to do in the world, from a regard to the commands of God; and not from an ambitious desire of being esteemed better than others. ↗

— David Brainerd

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Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. ↗

— Thomas Carlyle

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I think comedy comes more from a low sense of self-esteem, and I certainly have that. ↗

— Craig Ferguson

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Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities - because it is the quality which guarantees all others. ↗

— Joseph Chamberlain

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Mockery is childish. It does not become you. ↗