Die schönsten Zitate von Nathaniel Branden

Je höher unser Selbstbewusstsein ist, desto stärker ist unser Drang, uns auszudrücken. Je niedriger unser Selbstbewusstsein, desto mehr fühlen wir den Drang uns 'beweisen' zu müssen.

The higher our self-esteem, the stronger the drive to express ourselves, reflecting the sense of richness within. The lower our self-esteem, the more urgent the need to 'prove' ourselves - or to forget ourselves by living mechanically and unconsciously.

If I respect myself and require that others deal with me respectfully, I send out signals and behave in ways that increase the likelihood that others will respond appropriately. When they do, I am reinforced and confirmed in my initial belief. If I lack self-respect and consequently accept discourtesy, abuse, or exploitation from others as natural, I unconsciously transmit this, and some people will treat me at my self-estimate. When this happens, and I submit to it, my self-respect deteriorates still more.