It’s easy to lose sight of our achievements and the unique qualities that make us who we are. Taking a moment to recognize and celebrate ourselves isn’t just about boosting our ego—it’s about acknowledging our journey, the hurdles we’ve overcome, and the growth we’ve experienced.
Here are 50 quotes that remind us why being proud of ourselves is a crucial step towards happiness and fulfillment.
1. “Celebrate who you are in your deepest heart. Love yourself and the world will love you.” – Amy Leigh Mercree
2. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
3. “Your time is way too valuable to be wasting on people that can’t accept who you are.” – Turcois Ominek
4. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson
5. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
6. “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
7. “Be proud of who you are, and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.” – Unknown
8. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
9. “You were born to be real, not to be perfect.” – Unknown
10. “Accept who you are; and revel in it.” – Mitch Albom
11. “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” – Walt Disney
12. “If you’re able to be yourself, then you have no competition.” – Barbara Cook
13. “You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are.” – Yogi Bhajan
14. “Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.” – Tina Fey
15. “Self-confidence is the best outfit, rock it and own it.” – Unknown
16. “Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.” – Bryce Courtenay
17. “To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” – Oscar Wilde
18. “You are enough just as you are.” – Meghan Markle
19. “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Unknown
20. “You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let others make you forget that.” – Unknown
21. “Be proud of your scars. They remind you that you have the will to live.” – Paulo Coelho
22. “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” – Mark Twain
23. “You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise L. Hay
24. “I am proud of the person I am today because I went through one hell of a time becoming her.” – Unknown
25. “The only approval you need is your own.” – Unknown
26. “Being proud of yourself is not the same thing as being better than others.” – Unknown
27. “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” – Unknown
28. “Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” – Unknown
29. “Don’t wait until you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take.” – Unknown
30. “I am who I am. Not who you think I am. Not who you want me to be. I am me.” – Brigitte Nicole
31. “Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
32. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou
33. “Be proud of how hard you are working.” – Unknown
34. “You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.” – Wayne Dyer
35. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
36. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung
37. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
38. “Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” – Unknown
39. “Don’t be ashamed of your story. It will inspire others.” – Unknown
40. “Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise Hay
41. “Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel
42. “I am not perfect, but I am proud of who I am.” – Unknown
43. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
44. “Being proud doesn’t mean you are arrogant; it means you are comfortable with your achievements.” – Unknown
45. “You were always enough, you will always be enough, and in this very moment, you are enough.” – Unknown
46. “Celebrate your successes. Find some humor in your failures.” – Sam Walton
47. “Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the face.” – Helen Keller
48. “The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” – Carl Gustav Jung
49. “Proudly own what makes you unique and use it to make your dreams come true.” – Unknown
50. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” – Lucille Ball
Conclusion
The quotes shared above serve as reminders that pride in oneself is not about ego or comparison but about acknowledging our own value, resilience, and the unique path each of us walks in life.
Being proud of yourself is the first step toward living a life filled with joy, confidence, and fulfillment. Remember, you are enough, and your journey, with all its ups and downs, is worth celebrating.