"Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness."
Ayn Rand (1905 - 1982)

"Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves."
Nathaniel Branden

"You can either hold yourself up to the unrealistic standards of others, or ignore them and concentrate on being happy with yourself as you are."
J. Jacques, Questionable Content webcomic, #352, 05-04-05