Quotes about Self-empowerment

It all I can do not to cry. I make myself wood. I say to myself, Celie, you a tree. That's how come I know trees fear man.

When nobody else celebrates you, learn to celebrate yourself. When nobody else compliments you, then compliment yourself. It's not up to other people to keep you encouraged. It's up to you. Encouragement should come from the inside.

Now your time is coming. What's been shut up in your spirit is about to be released. It's going to be bigger, more rewarding, more fulfilling than you ever imagined. It's not going to come through your neighbor, through your cousin, through your boss, or through your pastor. It's going to come through you. It's your baby. It's your time to be celebrated.

Your job is not to try and make people like you. Your job is not to try to change people's minds about you. Your job is to run your race, to be who God has called you to be, and not worry about the critics and the naysayers.

I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

Loving myself and thinking joyful, happy thoughts is the quickest way to create a wonderful life.

If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.

I say "Out" to every negative thought that comes to my mind. No person, place, or thing has any power over me, for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my own reality and everyone in it.

You're going to have to do something about yourself. Nobody can do it tor you.

When you focus on being the best person you can be, you draw the best possible life, love, and opportunities to you.

Teach yourself. Help yourself. Improve yourself. Enrich yourself.

The more you connect to the Power within you, the more you can be free in all areas of your life.