“The false pride of perennial celebration, of wearing flag lapel pins while betraying the values that the flag stands for, is like the self-esteem curriculum for toddlers, where everything is praised and no achievement ultimately has meaning.” SelfValuesSelf EsteemPrideAchievementEsteemFlagsCelebrationBetrayPinsCurriculumToddlerFalse Pride Author:Anne-Marie Slaughter
“Punishment damages goodwill and self-esteem, and shifts our attention from the intrinsic value of an action to external consequences.” SelfActionValuesAttentionSelf EsteemConsequencePunishmentEsteemDamageGoodwillNonviolent CommunicationIntrinsic Value Author:Marshall Rose
“Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.” GivingSelfValuesSelf EsteemShapesAdversityPerseveranceEsteemEncouragingPricelessDedication And PerseveranceAdversity And Perseverance Author:Scott Hamilton