In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect, and no more of it than we had earned.

In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect, and no more of it than we had earned. -Jane Haddam.

Never esteem anything as of advantage to thee that shall make thee break thy word or lose thy self-respect.

Never violate the sacredness of your individual self-respect.

If he has any self respect he would resign over this matter. The negligence is so gross.

I believe that if each and every person really worked to possess self-respect and genuine regard for his fellowman, there could be no crime. There could be no wars.