“The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight; that he shall not be a mere passenger, but shall do his share in the work that each generation of us finds ready to hand; and, furthermore, that in doing his work he shall show, not only the capacity for sturdy self-help, but also self-respecting regard for the rights of others.” FirstsSelfHelpingShowsHandsAbleRightsGenerationsShareSelf HelpWillingReadyCitizensCapacityWeightRegardMereRepublicPassengersGood CitizenSturdy Author:Theodore Roosevelt
“The fatuous idea that a person can be holy by himself denies God the pleasure of saving sinners. God must therefore first take the sledge-hammer of the Law in His fists and smash the beast of self-righteousness and its brood of self-confidence, self wisdom, and self-help. When the conscience has been thoroughly frightened by the Law it welcomes the Gospel of grace with its message of a Savior Who came-not to break the bruised reed nor to quench the smoking flax-but to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, and to grant forgiveness of sins to all the captives.” FirstsPersonsHas BeensIdeasSelfHelpingLawSinPleasurePoorBreakGraceSelf HelpBrokenHolyMessagesConscienceDenySelf ConfidenceGladHealSavingBeastSmokingSinnerGrantsRighteousnessFrightenedSaviorFistsHammersHeartedCaptivesReedsBruisedSelf RighteousnessBroken HeartedQuenchTidingsForgiveness Of SinsFlax Author:Martin Luther
“It's no accident that most self-help groups use 'anonymous' in their names; to Americans, the first step toward redemption is a ritual wiping out of the self, followed by the construction of a new one.” FirstsSelfHelpingUseNamesStepsGroupsSelf HelpAccidentsRedemptionRitualConstructionFirst StepsWiping Out Author:Walter Kirn
“I am the first person to go to Barnes & Noble and buy the new self-help book. I like to fill out the surveys, then I get my friends' opinions on how I answered to see if I was being honest with myself or not.” IfsFirstsPersonsBookSelfHelpingOpinionHonestSelf HelpMy FriendsNobleBeing HonestFirst PersonSurveysSelf Help BooksHelp BookNew Self Author:Jessica Simpson
“To do good things in the world, first you must know who you are and what gives meaning to your life.” ThinkingKnowsWorldLifeGivingFirstsHelpingSelf HelpSelf AwarenessWho You AreGood Things Author:Robert Browning
“Vitally important for a young man or woman is, first, to realize the value of education and then to cultivate earnestly, aggressively, ceaselessly, the habit of self-education.” MenFirstsImportantSelfWisdomYoungValuesRealizingDecisionKnowledgeSelf HelpHabitYoung ManSelf EducationValue Of Education Book:Keys to Success Source: Keys to Success
“That which offends you only weakens you. Being offended creates the same destructive energy that offended you in the first place- so transcend your ego and stay in peace.” InspirationalFirstsEnergyPeaceEmotionSelf HelpEgoKarmaDestructivePeace Of MindOffendedIndignationOffenceWeakeningEmotional EnergyOffended You Author:Wayne Dyer
“Youve got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society.” PeopleKnowsFirstsLooksBookSelfHelpingSelf HelpEatingRight ThingShelvesKnow YourselfDoing The Right Thing Author:Samantha Morton
“Yes, I know, shaming, isn't it? I always say you can take the girl out of the 80s, but you can't take the 80s out of the girl. Before I wrote my first novel, I was reading one of the self-help classics – and it's as cheesy as you like, so feel free to laugh, Guardian readers – called Awaken The Giant Within, by Tony Robbins, and it inspired me to try. I like motivational books, because I like the go-getting American spirit – your destiny is in your own hands, life is what you make it, don't accept your limitations, jump before you're pushed, leap before you look.” KnowsFeelsTryingFirstsLooksBookSelfHelpingHandsLife IsSpiritGirlReadingAcceptingDestinyNovelLaughingSelf HelpReaderInspiredLimitationGiantsLeap80sOur DestinyGuardianYour DestinyCheesyAmerican SpiritAwaken The Giant Within Author:Louise Mensch
“Music is gathering. Taking our scattered thoughts and senses and coalescing us back into our core. Music is powerful. The first few chords can change us where no self-help books can.” FirstsBookSelfHelpingPowerfulSelf HelpMusic IsCoreSensesGatheringChordsSelf Help BooksHelp Book Author:Jane Siberry
“I almost once wanted to publish a self help book saying, 'How To Be Happy, by Stephen Fry: Guaranteed Success'. And people buy this huge book and it's all blank pages, and the first page would just say, 'Stop feeling sorry for yourself--and you will be happy.'” PeopleFirstsBookSelfHelpingFeelingsWantedSelf HelpHugePagesSorryBlankPublishHow To Be HappyBlank PagesFeeling SorrySelf Help BooksHelp BookFeeling Sorry For YourselfStop Feeling Sorry For Yourself Author:Stephen Fry