#esteem

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

— Simone de Beauvoir

#body-image #diet-industry #eating-disorders #self-esteem #weight

To be able to live each day with honor, respect and dignity is the greatest achievement of all. ↗

— Roopleen

#courage #determination #goals #inspiration #inspire

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

#culture #distinguish #esteem #highly #i

Healthy" and "diseased," as Susan Sontag points out...are often subjective judgments that society makes for its own purposes. Women have long been defined as sick as a means of subjecting them to social control. ↗

— Naomi Wolf

#aging #beauty #body-image #cosmetic-surgery #cosmetics

True beauty radiates not from outer cosmetics, but from the simple joy of making a difference for those that need your voice, passion, and time without expecting or wanting anything in return... ↗

— Deborah Barnes

#love #self-esteem #true-beauty #beauty

As women demanded access to power, the power structure used the beauty myth materially to undermine women's advancement. ↗

— Naomi Wolf

#beauty #images #marketing #media #scoiety

In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if you do not like me so, To hell, my love, with you. ↗

— Dorothy Parker

#change #character #empowerment #love #men

If you truly feel that self esteem and motivation have to happen first before you can make changes in your life then we’ll probably be sharing walkers at a retirement home as we talk over what might have been. ↗

— Shannon L. Alder

#self-esteem #change

One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered. ↗

— Michael J. Fox

#bullying #courage #dignity #saving-milly #self-esteem

Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. ↗

— August Wilson

#courage #self-assessment #self-esteem #strength #courage