Erik Erikson Quotes

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.

For some reason, we stopped getting gold stars at some age. It's time to bring them back.

I feel great when people say good things about me. But what's important is that I have to show it on the pitch.

Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.

How little praise warms out of a man the good that is in him, as the sneer of contempt which he feels is unjust chill the ardor to excel.

I don't get tired of hearing that somebody liked my work.

Build your self-esteem by recalling all the ways you have succeeded, and your brain will be filled with images of you making your achievements happen again and again. Give yourself permission to toot your own horn, and don't wait for anyone to praise you.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

If you keep telling a youngster he is no good, he might begin to doubt himself. A pat on the back could bring the very best out of him.

To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not success.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

Respect your success.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

I like the big ups. I'm into the big ups.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

The biggest thing you can give a kid is self-esteem, so that they're not shy to do different things.

It is through accomplishment that man makes his contribution and contribution is life's greatest reward.

I'm somebody who deserves to be supported and encouraged to continue my work because I have a lot to give.

I don't know that praise is always a good thing.

Westerners often laud their children as 'talented' or 'gifted', while Asian parents highlight the importance of hard work. And in fact, research performed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck has found that the way parents offer approval affects the way children perform, even the way they feel about themselves.