50 'Feeling Worthless' Quotes That May Be Familiar to Most

Feeling worthless can be a distressing and challenging experience. It can impact an individual's overall quality of life. It's essential to recognize and address feelings of worthlessness to prevent them from worsening. Read these 50 feeling worthless quotes if you find yourself in this predicament.

Feeling worthless means that individuals perceive themselves as having little to no value, significance, or importance. It's a belief that they are not good enough, don't meet the standards set by others or society, and do not deserve love, respect, or success.

It could be caused by low self-esteem, childhood experiences and trauma, past criticisms, and difficulty handling stress. It could also be a sign of a mental health condition. Learn more about the feelings of worthlessness by reading these 50 quotes.

Shannon L. Alder's quote: "The only person worth being in your life is a person who will never make you feel like you are worthless." | Image: AmoDays

Quotes about Feeling Worthless

"The worst is feeling worthless." — Donald Glover

"You are worthless to others if you don't know your own self and self-worth." — Bryant McGill

"Another problem with worry is that it makes you forget your worth. Worry makes you feel worthless, forgotten, and unimportant." — Charles R. Swindoll

"When I am not desperate, I am worthless." — Ivo Andric

Donald Glover's quote: "The worst is feeling worthless." | Image: AmoDays

"I believe the saddest people always try hardest to make people happy because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anybody to feel like that." — Robin Williams

"A big part of depression is feeling really lonely and worthless, even if you're in a room full of a million people." — Lilly Singh

"I learned that you are not free until you stop others from making you feel worthless. Because if you do not, you will eventually accept that you are worthless." — Ishmael Beah

"I'll never forget how the depression and being worthless felt good and bad at the same time. Still does." ― Henry Rollins

Robin Williams' quote: "I believe the saddest people always try hardest to make people happy because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anybody to feel like that." | Image: AmoDays

"It's one thing to think you're worthless, and quite another for somebody else to tell you that you are." — Jennifer Echols

"Your feeling, "I am of no value," is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought—so what are you lacking?" — Dalai Lama XIV

"When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless." — Luan

"The pleasures we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves." — Eric Hoffer

Jennifer Echols' quote: "It's one thing to think you're worthless, and quite another for somebody else to tell you that you are." | Image: AmoDays

"Every human being has the same potential. Whatever makes you feel I am worthless is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought, so what could you possibly be lacking? If you have the willpower, then you can do anything." — Dalai Lama XIV

"We find worth in jobs, money, & performance so we can hide how worthless we feel inside. Acknowledge the pain to be healed." — LeCrae

'Feeling Worthless' Quotes About Self Esteem

"No thing should make you feel like nothing." — Anthony Liccione

"The only person worth being in your life is a person who will never make you feel like you are worthless." — Shannon L. Alder

"Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary." — Oscar Wilde

LeCrae's quote: "We find worth in jobs, money, & performance so we can hide how worthless we feel inside. Acknowledge the pain to be healed." | Image: AmoDays

"Know your worth. People always act like they're doing more for you than you're doing for them." — Kanye West

"When your self-worth goes up, your net worth goes up with it." — Mark Victor Hansen

"You are not worthless. Even if you've been called that your entire life." — Kevin Walker

"Worrying is worthless. When you stop focusing on what has already happened and what may never happen, then you'll be in the present moment. Then you'll begin to experience joy in life." — Brian Weiss

Kanye West's quote: "Know your worth. People always act like they're doing more for you than you're doing for them." | Image: AmoDays

"One day you'll discover that the opinions of worthless people are worthless." — Piers Anthony

"You are not irrelevant. You are not worthless. Your present situation is not your permanent destination." — Osunsakin Adewale

"Consider before acting to avoid foolishness. It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly." — Pythagoras

"No man is useless while he has a friend." — Robert Louis Stevenson

Piers Anthony's quote: "One day you'll discover that the opinions of worthless people are worthless." | Image: AmoDays

Miscellaneous Quotes about Worthless and Valuable Things

"The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else's eyes." — Voltaire

"An idea is worthless unless you use it." — John C. Maxwell

"In the absence of willpower, the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless." — Aleister Crowley

"Even the most worthless thing in the world can be beautiful; it just takes the right touch." — Robert McCammon

Voltaire's quote: "The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else's eyes." | Image: AmoDays

"Self-care is never a selfish act it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others." — Parker Palmer

"If worthless men are sometimes at the head of affairs, it is, I believe, because worthless men are at the tail and the middle." — John Adams

"Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live." — Socrates

"Pity costs nothing, and it ain't worth nothing." — Josh Billings

John Adams' quote: "If worthless men are sometimes at the head of affairs, it is, I believe, because worthless men are at the tail and the middle." | Image: AmoDays

"Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test, they prove worthless." — Franz Liszt

"Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles." — Thomas Browne

"As a bubble, you cannot change the world, this is obvious, but you can still make a child happy! Even the most worthless things can achieve very noteworthy things!" — Mehmet Murat Ildan

"Find value in what we've been taught is worthless." — Chuck Palahniuk

Franz Liszt's quote: "Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test they prove worthless." | Image: AmoDays

"No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone." — Marcus Tullius Cicero

"Strategic planning is worthless—unless there is first a strategic vision." — John Naisbitt

"Whatever you seize for yourself is worthless. Only what is given you has value." — Gerald Morris

"Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless." — Thomas A. Edison

"Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives." — Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer's quote: "Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives." | Image: AmoDays

Sometimes, even the strongest people may find themselves feeling worthless. If this happens, seeking help and support from a mental health professional or trusted loved ones is essential. It is also best to avoid negative self-talk and speak kindly to yourself.

You could also practice self-care, set achievable goals, surround yourself with positive and supportive people, and engage in activities that give you a sense of purpose and meaning. Read these glow quotes to find your inner light.