“Nothing is more subtly destructive than a closed circle of artists feeding on one another. Envy grows from insignificant differences between people, not from overwhelming inequalities... it was envy that forced them to emulate each other, not esteem.” PeopleArtistGrowsDifferencesEnvyCirclesEsteemInequalityDestructiveOverwhelmingFeedingInsignificantEmulate Author:Alexander Theroux
“I think the biggest difference is that I've noticed Western parents seem much more concerned about their children's psyches, their self-esteem, whereas tough immigrant parents assume strength rather than fragility in their children and therefore behave completely differently.” ThinkingChildrenSelfSeemsParentDifferencesSelf EsteemToughConcernedAssumingWesternEsteemBehaveImmigrantsFragilityPsychImmigrant Parents Author:Amy Chua
“Self-esteem creates natural highs. Knowing that you're lovable helps you to love more. Knowing that you're important helps you to make a difference to to others. Knowing that you are capable empowers you to create more. Knowing that you're valuable and that you have a special place in the universe is a serene spiritual joy in itself.” ImportantSelfHelpingSpiritualJoyUniverseNaturalDifferencesKnowingSpecialSelf EsteemCapableValuableEsteemEmpoweringMaking A DifferenceSereneLovableSpecial PlacesSpiritual Joy Book:On the Wings of Self-esteem: A Companion for Personal Transformation Source: On the Wings of Self-esteem: A Companion for Personal Transformation
“The number one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain their self-esteem. Resolving conflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment and appreciation of differences.” SelfSidesGoalDifferencesNumbersSelf EsteemConflictAppreciationEsteemBoth SidesAcknowledgmentResolving Conflict Author:Thomas Crum