“Accomplishments don’t erase shame, hatred, cruelty, silence, ignorance, discrimination, low self-esteem or immorality. It covers it up, with a creative version of pride and ego. Only restitution, forgiving yourself and others, compassion, repentance and living with dignity will ever erase the past.” – Shannon L. Alder
Month: May 2025
“Needing approval is like saying ‘your view of me is more important than my own opinion of myself’.” – Wayne Dyer
“Never trade your uniqueness for approval.”― Joy Marino
“You do not need any approval to believe in yourself.”― Lailah Gifty Akita
“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.” – Vernon Howard
“You will never gain anyone’s approval by begging for it. When you stand confident in your own worth, respect follows.” – Mandy Hale
“Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don’t base your self-esteem on their opinions.” – Harvey Mackay
“If we’re in constant need for approval from other people, it could be a sign that the approval we receive internally simply isn’t enough.”- Erica Florentine, 8 Weird Signs of Low Self-Esteem & How To Change It
“Trying to get other people’s approval is not going to boost up one’s self worth. One thing is that you will never get the approval from everyone. While you may get approval from some, others will be turned away. Most of the time trying too hard to get approval from others backfires.”- Ed Russo, The Pleiadian Papers
“Excessive need for approval is typically the result of an overly negative self-image.”- Carolyn Gregoire, This Is The Only Personality Type That Enjoys Being With Narcissists
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