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Self-esteem does not come from surrounding yourself with people and things that seem to increase your value. real self-esteem is an integration of an inner-value with things in the world around you.
-Anna Deavere Smith
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Self-esteem Does Not Come From Surrounding Yourself

Anna Deavere Smith
Self-esteem does not come from surrounding yourself with people and things that seem to increase your value. real self-esteem is an integration of an inner-value with things in the world around you.
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