189 Validation Quotes

189 Validation Quotes

1. “We have to believe in ourselves and validate our own worth if we want others to see it too.”
2. “Follow your heart and trust yourself and you’ll get to where you need to be. Validate what matters to you the most and make decisions based on that.”
3. “When we fail to value, appreciate, believe in and validate ourselves, everything else will seem temporary or lacking.”
4. “No external validation can ever compare with the approval given by your own heart.”
5. “Validate who you are by honoring your truth.”
6. “Don’t expect other people’s approval of a decision made from your heart.”
7. “The opinion of others does not define me; I define myself through self-validation.”
8. “It is essential to use validating words to build trust, maintain relationships, and improve self-esteem.”
9. “Validation is one of the most powerful tools for successful communication.”
10. “Acknowledging another person’s point of view is part of validation; merely hearing it without this acknowledgement can leave them feeling unheard and invalidated.”
11. “Validate yourself as often as necessary in order to stay grounded and secure in who you are and what you want out of life.”
12. “Validation provides an experience of emotional acceptance and nurturance that most human beings need to ward off negative, depressive states.”
13. “Validation makes us feel seen and accepted for exactly who we are – warts and all – allowing us to be our best selves.”
14. “Validating someone else’s feelings shows that you care about their experiences and offers a safe space to express them.”
15. “The best validation comes from within.”
16. Validation is not love, just approval.
17. “Validation isn’t what you need in life; Confidence is.”
18. “Validation starts with yourself—you have to believe in yourself before anyone else can believe in you.”
19. When someone validates you, it means they view you as capable and worthy of being respected.”
20. “Validation does not mean approval… It simply means that another human being sees your worth and humanity.”
21. “Validation transforms people by empowering them to be seen and heard for who they really are.”
22. “Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.”
23. “The biggest success is believing in yourself.”
24. Trust the timing of your life, and let go of your fears.”
25. Accept where you are, love who you are, and trust your journey.
26. “Self-trust is the first secret to success.”
27. “With confidence, you have won before you have started.”
28. “Success begins with self-discipline — do it now!”
29. “As you challenge yourself to grow, validation will come but it may not come from the places or people you expect it from.”
30. “Validation doesn’t have to be a show of approval and admiration; sometimes even just an acknowledgement of your existence can prove to be enough validation.”
31. “Know that your presence alone is valid; you don’t need someone else’s approval or validation for you to thrive and exist in this world as long as you know that what you are doing is right for yourself.”
32. “Validate your own worth and never seek external sources of approval.”
33. Your strength, courage, and resilience validate who you are and how far you’ve come in life.
34. “Self-validation can take the form of recognizing small victories, the ones that don’t make headlines but shape our lives for the better.”
35. “The beauty comes when we learn to accept ourselves without needing outside validation or praise.”
36. “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”
37. “It’s not your job to like me…it’s mine!”
38. “You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”
39. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”
40. “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”
41. “Validation should never come from another person – only from within.”
42. “Validate yourself with your own approval; then share it with others.”
43. “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”
44. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
45. “Validation is not seeking others to agree with me, but instead seeking truth from within.”
46. “One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where you want to go.”
47. “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”
48. “As long as your heart is open and honest with yourself, that will be enough validation in this life.”
49. “You don’t need anyone else’s validation or approval to make yourself feel worthy.”
50. “In validation lies hope and joy, in invalidation lies despair and anger.”
51. “Validation is a simple philosophical truth: sometimes, all people need is to be heard. There is immense power in that.”
52. “When others care enough to listen, it’s amazing how much better things can get just through the validation of existing feelings.”
53. “Recognizing feelings and validating feelings are two different things – nobody has the right to control or own your emotions except you, but it’s good to know that someone else cares enough to understand what you’re feeling!”
54. “No one is perfect; everyone needs validation for understanding and overcoming his struggles in life.”
55. “Validating someone’s feelings gives them strength and courage, even if it changes nothing else.
56. “Sharing our vulnerabilities takes courage but brings us closer together.”
57. “Trust yourself. You’ve survived a lot and you’ll survive whatever is coming.”
58. “It’s important to be gentle with yourself while being brave enough to keep growing.”
59. “Validation doesn’t come from others – it comes from within and how we treat ourselves with respect and kindness.”
60. “No validation required, because self-validated without your approval or disapproval is the only way you will know peace in your life.”
61. “The greatest gift you can give someone is your own personal development. I used to say, ‘If you will take care of me, I will take care of you.’ Now I say, ‘I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.’”
62. “You can be kind to yourself even when no one else understands what it takes for you to live each day as your true self!”
63. “Before seeking validation from outside sources—like family or friends —you should first seek out the validation that comes from within yourself and believing in the power of your own words or actions rather than those of others.
64. “Validate yourself by being true to who you are and not giving in to others’ opinions.”
65. “You don’t need validation from anyone but you.”
66. “Your worth is not determined by someone else’s validation.”
67. “Choose validation from within over validation from others.”
68. “When your self-validation comes from within, everything else fades away in comparison.’
69. “Believe in your decisions despite others not validating them.”
70. “Validation comes when you love yourself without explanation.”
71. “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
72. “Self-acceptance is the key to happiness.”
73. “You’re allowed to scream, you’re allowed to cry, but do not give up.”
74. “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.”
75. “It’s okay to make mistakes as log as we learn from them and strive not to repeat them again.”
76. “We can always find a new beginning even in our darkest hours.”
77. “Be gentle with yourself; you’re doing the best you can.”
78. “Your validation should come from within. Believe in yourself, and all else will follow.”
79. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
80. “Success is not linked to validation from others; rather it is found through believing in your own worthiness and creating the life you desire.”
81. “When you focus on yourself, no one can hurt you because there’s nothing to take away from you. You are enough without seeking acceptance and validation from other people.”
82. “Without self-love and acceptance of who we are, we feel an underlying tension that prevents us from landing in moments where we truly feel joy and appreciation for the things around us.”
83. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Marianne Williamson
84. “Don’t gage your worth by anyone else’s opinion; seek out your own self-validation and never rely on anyone else to define your path or purpose.”
85. “Validation isn’t something anyone else can give you. It needs to come from within yourself.” 
86. “Validations shift the focus away from trying to please others and instead honor ourselves for who we are.”
87. “Self-validation is giving oneself the recognition, acknowledgement, acceptance and appreciation one desires from others.”
88. “To accept ourselves as we are means to value our imperfections as much as our perfections.”
89. The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.
90. “You are so much more than enough.”
91. “A valid peace is not merely an absence of war; it is the maintenance of a just balance between nations, prosperity built on reciprocity and exchange, environmental sustainability, respect for human rights and equality before the law for everyone living in the territories of those states whose security forms part of this international order.”
92. “Validation is not a substitute for feeling loved and accepted. It’s a step towards it.”
93. “Validation is not seeking approval, but rather knowing that you’re enough even when life doesn’t give you what you hope for.”
94. Sometimes validation comes from within, so take the time to listen closely to your true self and trust that you are capable of achieving anything.
95. “Validation is recognizing and accepting who we are in the present moment — all of our imperfections, flaws and wounds are part of our growth story.”
96. “Validation doesn’t mean agreement; it means acknowledgment with understanding.”
97. “When someone validates me I feel safe being vulnerable with my thoughts, which helps me build trust in myself as well as others.”
98. “Self-validation is the first step towards reaching happiness and contentment: be true to yourself first before expecting others to recognize your worth.”
99. “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
100. “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
101. “Your worth isn’t measured by how much validation you need from others. Trust that you are enough just as you are.”
102. “Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it.”
103. “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”
104. “Approval is not always necessary to be happy and self-confident; learn to validate yourself and find solace with who you are as a person.”
105. “Your opinion of me does not define me but gives me an opportunity for self-reflection and growth.”
106. “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
107. “Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else’s.”
108. “There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man.”
109. “Successful people have fear; successful people have doubts. And successful people have worries. They just don’t let these feelings stop them.”
110. Your ideas do not have to be perfect – they just need enough confidence that you can get into the arena and make a beginning.
111. “Failure can be an opportunity if you view it through the right lens: learning, reinvention, or simply another step closer to success.”
112. “Take risks and trust yourself and good things usually will come of it.”
113. “The validation of the thoughts and emotions of others is more important than the want to be heard.”
114. “You can’t rely on validation from others, but when you feel it within your own self-worth, that’s when real progress can be made.”
115. “Validation doesn’t come from looks, popularity or worldly treasures; it comes from having the courage to live authentically and meaningfully.”
116. “Validation always starts with self-validation: Owning your experiences, understanding your intrinsic value and worthiness, remaining grounded in who you are and creating boundaries for yourself.” ― Daniell Koepke
117. “People often look for the approval of others instead of seeking out their own recognition — but in order to grow, you must invest in yourself by providing yourself with all the necessary validations that make you feel special and valuable.”
118. “The only validation we really need in life is our own—the acceptance of ourselves as we are right now with no requirement for improvement to earn our love and appreciation.”
119. “Sometimes what another person provides is not a feeling, but an opportunity – an opportunity to learn how to validate ourselves better in the future, without needing them or anyone else around us.”
120. “Validation is when somebody tells you that they hear you, they understand you, and they stand with you.”
121. “Self-validation begins with the courage to be honest with yourself about your emotions, thoughts and behaviours.”
122. “You deserve validation for your feelings and perceptions even if others don’t agree or understand them.”
123. “Validation is not approval; it’s recognition of a person and their emotional experience as real and valid.”
124. “No one can take away our self-validation, only we give away this power.”
125. “Validation is an underrated but essential element of human relationships—being heard and seen for who we are inside, encouraged to express ourselves without fear of judgement or criticism.”
126. “Validating someone means understanding that person’s struggles, motivations, ideas—what makes him or her individual and unique—and honoring all these qualities without conditions.”
127. “The greatest success is the ability to recognize your own value and worth, no matter how the world views it.”
128. “Be proud of who you are and stand tall with your voice full of confidence. No one can take away your worth, so don’t ever let them treat you any less than you deserve.”
129. “Your validation should never come from someone else’s approval… Find comfort and security in who you are as a person despite what anyone says or thinks.”
130. “You don’t need anyone else to validate who you are – your strength lies within yourself.”
131. “It takes courage to be deeply seen and known by another human being; yet, this is what true validation looks like!”
132. “No one owes us validation for our choices, not even ourselves — but we owe ourselves something better — self-acceptance. When we can find that within us, then no validation from others will be needed anyway and we will finally be content living life on our own terms without apology or doubt.”
133. “Often we look towards external sources of validation to make us feel good about ourselves; however, the truth is that feeling confident is an inside job.”
134. “The best validation comes from within.”
135. “Validation is not what someone else thinks of you; it’s how much you like and accept yourself.”
136. “Know your worth, then add tax.”
137. “Trust yourself and believe in your own self-validation rather than seeking external validation.”
138. “No matter what people think, say or do, nothing can take away the validation that comes from being true to who you are deep inside.”
139. “Approval and validation come from within, not without.”
140. “Your need for approval is destroying your desire for greatness.”
141. “Trust the magic of new beginnings.”
142. “The only person who can validate you is you. Tune out the noise and allow yourself to feel cherished, appreciated and respected from within.”
143. “Don’t wait for anyone else to give you permission to make simple changes that will bring about positive results in your life; do it for yourself! Find validation within yourself and create your own happiness from there.”
144. “No one else can validate you but yourself; taking validation from external sources will not give you lasting and permanent joy or peace of mind.”
145. “Find pleasure in knowing that your worth does not have to come from outside sources, but rather comes through self-validation and personal understanding of how important you are in this world.”
146. “Fear is simply an invitation to find security and validation within ourselves instead of finding false comfort externally.”
147. “Recognize all of your unique qualities, even if others don’t appreciate them; they are what makes you special, and they deserve your respect and validation.”
148. No validation needed, just be your true self and own it.
149. “Your worth is not determined by others’ opinion of you.”
150. “Be brave enough to be yourself no matter what people think.”
151. “Never allow someone’s opinion of you become your reality.”
152. “Somedays you won’t get a compliment, that doesn’t mean you aren’t attractive or smart, it just means not everyone will acknowledge it.”
153. “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or make you happy.”
154. “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”
155. “The best validation comes from within.”
156. “Validate yourself first, or no one else will.”
157. “You owe to yourself to be the most authentic version of you that you can be.”
158. “Respect and validate your own feelings.”
159. “Do not seek the approval of others; seek your own validation.”
160. “Trust in the journey and trust in yourself, if you do that, then you need no external validation.”
161. “Your self-worth is determined by you and not other people or opinions of other people so never let someone discount how worthy or valuable you are as a human being.”
162. The best feeling in life is when you know your presence and absence both mean something to someone.
163. “Self-validation is the strongest type of validation; the most powerful emotion you will ever feel.”
164. “Nothing gives you more confidence than realizing that your worth doesn’t depend on other people’s validation.”
165. “When we listen deeply to ourselves and honor our decisions, we experience true validation of our choices by ourselves and others.”
166. “Stop seeking outer validation, and trust your intuition, it will never let you down.”
167. “You don’t need anyone else’s permission or validation to be happy and fulfilled in this life.”
168. “You are enough, all by yourself, without any external validation or acceptance”
169. “Accepting yourself is the finest love of all.”
170. “The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
171. “It’s not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be.”
172. “Your only limit is you. Push yourself further and go get what you deserve.”
173. “Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.”
174. “What other people think of you is none of your business and should never stop you from validating yourself first and foremost within.”
175. “Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see, judge yourself and you will see judgement everywhere.”
176. “When you stand on the validation of others, you’re standing on shaky ground. Believe in your own worth, and never accept someone else’s opinion of who you should be.”
177. “Be a voice, not an echo. Live above the opinions and judgments of those around you—remembering that validation doesn’t come from outside yourself—but rather from within.”
178. “Acceptance is an important part of life; your greatness lies in being able to accept everything with a smile! Find solitude in self-acceptance and focus on attaining personal validation.”
179. “Don’t seek validation or approval from anyone else but yourself first. Embrace all aspects of who you are — weaknesses and strengths alike — and constantly work towards becoming the best version of yourself that’s intentionally built by your values and beliefs.”
180. “Your value does not decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth―stay true to yourself no matter what!”
181. “You don’t need anyone’s permission to be great! You don’t need anyone’s validation for who you were meant to be.”
182. “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
183. “Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.”
184. “Validation is not something you need from anyone else; instead you will find it in yourself with the courage to search deep within your soul.”
185. “Validation isn’t just showing love, but also giving it, and sometimes healthy boundaries make that easier.”
186. “If someone offers us validation, don’t forget to acknowledge them with gentle warmth.”
187. “Validation requires living by our own standards and finding peace within ourselves.”
188. “We should accept ourselves first before we can seek validation from others.”
189. “Self-validation means believing unconditionally in the direction you have chosen for yourself regardless of what other people may think or say about it.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these validation quotes have inspired you to find the strength and courage to believe in yourself and your own worth.

Remember that validation comes from within, so don’t let anyone else define who you are or what you can achieve.

Best of luck!