Quotes

"A woman's worth is unique and the way our brain seems to be wired is the proof. I would like youth and society to embrace our strengths and acknowledge the physiological differences that make us women."
Victoria G.
Chicago, USA

"Having a sense of self-worth may be more difficult than being seen as worthy by others. Many of us judge ourselves more harshly than we would judge others. For me, my worth is very much bound up with extending myself to others, practicing compassion and trying (not always succeeding) to make a contribution to our shared life here and now."
Jacquelyn McCroskey
Texas, USA

"It is important for our daughters and sons to see women and men as different, but equally valued members of society. The measure of a person's worth has nothing to do with gender and everything to do with character."
Terry Rosenberg
New Jersey, USA

"You are not alone in this world. Surround yourself with people you respect and care about. Reach out to others, strive to be the best you can be, support others along the way, never burn a bridge and be the kind of friend you want yourself. Remember you can have it all. Remember there are always people less fortunate than you. You can make a difference by your actions, thoughts, words and deeds."
Claudia Looney
California, USA

"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others. It is the only means."
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Theoretical Physicist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

"I find my circumstances both amazing and powerful. I am blessed to be a woman. And I am passing these lessons on to my children."
Shelli A.
California, USA

"To be truly free and to grow in self-esteem, choose not to give up your growth, pursuit of fulfillment or happiness to anyone. Choose to treat yourself with dignity and proceed to move toward full love, wisdom, freedom and joy, knowing that you are the authority over you."
Lilburn Barksdale
USA

"Women are the foundation to families. Men are icing on the cake -- and the icing can be very important."
Tricia Dressler
Georgia, USA

"What makes a woman feel worthy is a sense of herself. It is so easy to lose that in the trappings of what is popularly seen as womanhood. There are expectations, now more than ever, for women to "have it all": a family, a successful career, intelligence, cunning, beauty and sensitivity. No one would ever expect so much of men."
Tina Tyrell
New York, USA

"A woman's worth can be found in the working world or at home. Either way, it is determined by a sense of purposefulness."
Leah Fischer
California, USA

"I have always known I had worth, but life has its challenges, so we must be kind to ourselves and others. If we make spiritual deposits in our soul when times are challenging, we will have enough self-worth to carry on with grace."
Jo Ann Ralston
Oregon, USA

"A woman is worthy when she defines herself and her life by her values, her morals and her devotion to family. That when she sees herself through a loved one's eyes, she sees someone who believes in herself."
Florence S.
Malaysia

"I have yet to find a woman who is not strong. Sometimes, though, they are afraid of letting it out."
Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion Designer

"What defines a woman's worth? You are what you think you are worth."
Cindy F.
Johannesburg, South Africa

"We are all born worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of success."
Jamie Lee Curtis
Mother, Actor, Writer, Activist

"[Worth] is the ability to know that what you contribute to the world matters."
Jillian Manus
New York, USA

"The moments that make me feel "worthy" are much smaller and probably have much more in common with women around the world than the glamorous moments."
Mary Steenburgen
Actor, Wife, Mother

"The universe cannot sustain itself without full justice and equality for women in all aspects of life.

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Zainab Salbi
Baghdad, Iraq; Founder and CEO, Women for Women International

"Women are the backbone of family and society. Multi-tasking is our way of existence. Our work is never done. Without women, society would fall apart. Women are to be respected and held in the highest regard. "
Julia A. Leeds
United Kingdom

"It is easier to live through someone else than to complete yourself."
Betty Friedan
U.S. Women’s Rights Leader, Author

"The most important thing for a woman to remember is that true worth comes from within -- not from what others think of us, but from what we think of ourselves."
Trish Ploehn
New Jersey, USA

"The 21st century will be defined by the self-empowerment of the women who live these times. There is no book more relevant for this era than Cheryl Saban's What is Your Self-Worth?."
Fran Drescher
Actress, New York Times Bestselling Author & Women's Health Advocate

"Treat everyone as though they have worth. Giving someone their dignity is never a mistake."
Kat M.
USA

"A woman who respects herself, trusts her instincts, loves herself for who she is, has her own opinions, knows how to take care of herself, is a woman with worth."
Raimonda
Lithuania

"I have always known I had worth, but life has its challenges, so we must be kind to ourselves and others. If we make spiritual deposits in our soul when times are challenging, we will have enough self-worth to carry on with grace."
Jo Ann Ralston

"[Worth] is the ability to know that what you contribute to the world matters."
Jillian Manus

"What makes a woman worthy is her strength, her courage and her telling her truth. Also, her ability to show her strength, love and care to her surroundings, including herself."
Zainab Salbi
Founder and CEO, Women for Women International

"This book is an important and timely read for everyone -- not just women. Cheryl has done an excellent job of bringing attention to a critical issue."
Susie Buffett
The Sherwood Foundation

"I have yet to find a woman who is not strong... sometimes, though, they are afraid of letting it out."
Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion Designer

"The moments that make me feel "worthy" are much smaller and probably have much more in common with women around the world than the glamorous moments."
Mary Steenburgen
Actor, Wife, Mother

"As women we often place ourselves and our needs last. Cheryl writes from experience. Her ability to reach out and help others is a gift. She’s given so much to me and so many other women. Thank you Cheryl – for this book."
Rene Russo
Actor & Activist