Quotes about self-approval

I'm not trying to prove anybody wrong, I'm just trying to prove something to myself.

— Mike Piazza

What do we call love, hate, charity, revenge, humanity, forgiveness? Different results of the master impulse, the necessity of securing one's self-approval.

— Mark Twain

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control and a little hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst, you sure the hell don't deserve me at my best.

— Marilyn Monroe