Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.
About Nathaniel Branden
Nathaniel Brandenwas a Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.
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Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.
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A woman in love will do almost anything for a man, except give up the desire to improve him.
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