Being Valued Quotes

Whether we're a preschooler or a young teen, a graduating college senior or a retired person, we human beings all want to know that we're acceptable, that our being alive somehow makes a difference in the lives of others.

It is enough that I am of value to somebody today.

One of the basic needs of every human being is the need to be loved, to have our wishes and feelings taken seriously, to be validated as people who matter.

You were seen, you were heard and you matter.

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted element in another person's life.

Security isn't securities. It's knowing that someone cares whether you are or cease to be.

It's such an overused phrase: 'to be part of the conversation.' But it's true. It is nice to be part of the conversation - just be sure they are talking about you in the right way.

At our core, we just want to know that we matter.

I want to be liked... No, I want to be more than just liked... I want people to say, "that Charlie Brown is a great guy!" And when people are at parties, I want them to look for me, and when I finally arrive, I want them to say, "here comes good ol' Charlie Brown... Now everything will be all right!" I want to be a special person... I want to be needed... It's kind of hard to explain... Do you understand? I mean, do you know what I'm talking about?" "Sure, I understand perfectly..." "Well?" "Forget it! Five cents, please!

For me, to be in a place where I'm on the 'favourite' list of top directors I like, that's being number one. There is no other definition to me. It's not money; it's not how many songs you're seen in or how many clothes you're changing in the film.

Every sentient being values her/his life even if no one else does. That is what is meant by saying that the lives of all have inherent value.

It's always nice to be thought of and asked to do anything, let alone something different.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

We're all people", he said simply. "It doesn't matter if you're two, thirty-two, or ninety-two. Everyone wants to be treated with respect. Everyone wants to feel like they matter in this world.

When I fall in love, I feel more valuable and I treat myself with more care. We have all observed the hesitant adolescent, uncertain of himself, who, when he or she falls in love, suddenly walks with a certain inner assuredness and confidence, a mien which seems to say, "You are looking at somebody now." For this inner sense of worth that comes with being in love does not seem to depend essentially on whether the love is returned or not.

It's nice to be taken seriously.

The moment you're loved, that's when you got your soul.

I wasn't so interested in being paid. I wanted to be heard. That's why I'm broke.

Everybody wants to shine a little bit, even a wallflower.

He shines in the second rank, who is eclipsed in the first.

It's always exciting to be part of films where you matter and add value.

It's nice to be wanted in almost any capacity.

I want to be where I'm wanted.

I'm used to packing up and leaving, to condensing myself into a digestible version because people don't have much time to get to know me.