Quotes by Nathaniel Branden

• The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
• Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.
• There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
• Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.
• In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn.
• A woman in love will do almost anything for a man, except give up the desire to improve him.
• Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause.