Self Confidence quotes
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"I'm not confident about my appearance, I'm not confident about anything really in my life, I'm a very tortured soul when it comes to self-confidence, but when it comes to my pop songs, if I started to question, I would never stop questioning."
"This is the beauty that emerges from self-confidence, class confidence. That says, I am not born to please. I am born to be pleased."
"Self-confidence is nothing more than belief in one’s ability to decide and in one’s decisions."
"I've often been struck by the extensive knowledge that people have of sports, and particularly, their self-confidence in discussing it with experts. . . . In contrast, when discussing matters of concern to human lives - their own and others - people tend to defer to experts."
"The difference between the university graduate and the autodidact lies not so much in the extent of knowledge as in the extent of vitality and self-confidence."
"I couldn't bear it if anyone knew I had hardly any self-confidence at all."
"Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life."
"Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error."
"Each of you should feel that you have great potential and that, with self-confidence and a little more effort, change really is possible if you want it. If you feel that your present way of life is unpleasant or has some difficulties, then don't look at these negative things. See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort."
"Medical science begin to notice for good health, peace of mind, self-confidence, optimism is something very important. And also preventive measure."
"It has become a commonplace that aggressiveness also often has its roots in fear. I am inclined to think that this theory has been pushed too far. [...] The type of aggressiveness that is the outcome of timidity is not, I think, that which inspires great leaders; the great leaders, I should say, have an exceptional self-confidence which is not only on the surface, but penetrates deep into the subconscious."
"After I graduated from high school, one of the former workers on our farm asked if I would be willing to join him in selling Fuller brushes through the summer. It seemed like a perfect way to make some money for college. And being away from my parents and learning to make my own way gave me self confidence."
"I had a lot of self-confidence."
"How was I able to live alone before, my little everything? Without you I lack self-confidence, passion for work, and enjoyment of life--in short, without you, my life is no life. [Written to his wife, Mileva]"
"I've always said that the most important thing is job creation. Jobs will earn people money and build self-confidence."
"Jobless people will have no self-confidence. And they feel they are worthless because when you don't have a job you have to rely on someone."
"There is only one source of authentic self-confidence: reason."
"What you feel is wrong or missing in your relationships is an indication that something is amiss within you."
"You... and only you choose your thoughts."
"Be aware of your infinite connection to your source. Know that you're more than an encapsulated collection of bones, blood and organs in a skin and hair covered body."
