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When people appear to be something other than good and decent, it is only because they are reacting to stress, pain, or the deprivation of basic human needs such as security, love, and self-esteem.

When people appear to be something other than good and decent, it is only because they are reacting to stress, pain, or the deprivation of basic human needs such as security, love, and self-esteem.

Abraham Maslow
Pain, Self Esteem, Stress
Abraham Harold Maslow (1999). “Toward a psychology of being”, Wiley

A positive self image and healthy self esteem is based on approval, acceptance and recognition from others; but also upon actual accomplishments, achievements and success upon the realistic self confidence which ensues.

Abraham Maslow
Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Acceptance

The spiritual life is part of the human essence. It is a defining characteristic of human nature, without which human nature is not fully human.

Abraham Maslow
Spiritual, Self Esteem, Essence
Hung-Min Chiang, Abraham Harold Maslow (1969). “The healthy personality: readings”

No psychological health is possible unless this essential care of the person is fundamentally accepted, loved and respected by others and by himself.

Abraham Maslow
Self Esteem, Psychological Health, Care

The most stable, and therefore, the most healthy self-esteem is based on deserved respect from others rather than on external fame or celebrity and unwarranted adulation.

Abraham Maslow
Self Esteem, Healthy, Fame
Abraham H. Maslow (1970). “Motivation and Personality”

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