"Nathaniel Branden" was a Canadian–American psychotherapy/psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism (Ayn Rand)/Objectivism. Rand and Branden split acrimoniously in 1968, after which Branden focused on developing his own psychological theories and modes of therapy.

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Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health, self-esteem, not its cause.

There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.

In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn.

Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

For the rational, psychologically healthy man, the desire for pleasure is the desire to celebrate his control over reality. For the neurotic, the desire for pleasure is the desire to escape from reality.

Reason and emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between two opposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifests itself in the form of a feeling.

Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss.

A woman in love will do almost anything for a man, except give up the desire to improve him.

In any culture, subculture, or family in which belief is valued above thought, and self-surrender is valued above self-expression, and conformity is valued above integrity, those who preserve their self-esteem are likely to be heroic exceptions.