Public behavior is merely private character writ large.
The only person I know, is the person I want to be
As human beings, we are responsible for our own lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. We can subordinate feelings to values.
Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way.
But borrowing strength builds weakness.
At some time in your life, you probably had someone believe in you when you didn't believe in yourself.
A life of integrity is the most fundamental source of personal worth.