Louise Hart Quotes - Quotes of Louise Hart Poem Hunter

''We all enter the world with fairly simple needs: to be protected, to be nurtured, to be loved unconditionally, and to belong.''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. community psychologist and author. On the Wings of Self-Esteem, ch. 2 (1994).

''Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. psychologist, educator. The Winning Family, ch. 20 (1987).

''If you tell children they are bad, that's what they believe they are—and that's probably what they will become.''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. psychologist, educator. The Winning Family, ch. 8 (1987).

''The Golden Rule of Parenting is: Do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. psychologist, educator. The Winning Family, ch. 8 (1987).

''Healthy parenting is nothing if not a process of empowerment. As we help to raise our children's self-esteem, we also increase their personal power. When we encourage them to be confident, self-reliant, self-directed, and responsible individuals, we are giving them power.''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. psychologist, educator. The Winning Family, ch. 12 (1987).

''Self-esteem creates natural highs. Knowing that you're lovable helps you to love more. Knowing that you're important helps you to make a difference to to others. Knowing that you are capable empowers you to create more. Knowing that you're valuable and that you have a special place in the universe is a serene spiritual joy in itself.''

Louise Hart (20th century), U.S. psychologist, educator. The Winning Family, ch. 4 (1987).