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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Eleanor RooseveltVarious writings

Note

This quote affirms internal sovereignty over self-worth. It leans toward an internal standard, suggesting that feelings of inferiority are choices made within, and that true dignity comes from refusing to internalize external judgments or criticism.