The word affirm comes from ad firmare, which means “to make firm.” So when you affirm people, you make firm within them the things you see about them. Do that often enough, and the belief that solidifies within them will become stronger than the doubts they have about themselves.” 

 John C. Maxwell

 “There is more to joy than looking only for affirmation; refusing to be challenged is the only bigotry.” 

 Criss Jami