"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

Another inspiring quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote speaks to the idea that you and you alone control how you react to other people's behavior toward you. Think about the power of this quote. No one can diminish you unless you allow their words or actions to affect you. Instead of imagining how you're "supposed to" react, you can control how you react. You can extinguish insults or rude behavior by ignoring them. As challenging as it may seem, you can mitigate the hurt of cruelty by rising above it. It certainly is easier to rise to this challenge if you are grounded with a strong sense of self-esteem. But you can build your self-esteem by following Eleanor Roosevelt's timeless advice.