Quotes About Confidence

Proving yourself is a dangerous trap.

Trust your intuitive heart. How often have you said to yourself, after the fact, "I knew I should have done that"? How often do you intuitively know something but allow yourself to think yourself out of it?

Trust in your own instincts and wisdom, and not in the words and fears of experts.

The sooner we accept the inevitable dilemma of not being able to win the approval of everyone we meet, the easier our lives will become.

This is pretty simple stuff. But the truth is, the reality of making money and wise decisions isn't very complicated. However, not many people understand the importance of a don't-worry attitude. If you do, you're one step ahead of the game.

I'm the first to admit that I always prefer approval over disapproval. It feels better and it's certainly easier to deal with. The more content I've become, however, the less I depend on it for my sense of well-being.

Any success that you do have is despite your fear, not because of it.

Under my tutelage you will be safe': the phrase is derived from 'me duce tutus eris' in Ovid's Ars Amatoria, with the literal meaning 'with me as a leader you will be safe'.

Undisguised clarity is easily mistaken for arrogance.

The important thing to remember about mathematics is not to be frightened

The other thing I cannot help remarking upon is the overweening confidence with which the religions assert minute details for which they neither have, nor could have, any evidence. Perhaps it is the very fact that there is no evidence to support theological opinions, either way, that fosters the characteristic draconian hostility towards those of slightly different opinion, especially, as it happens, in the very field of Trinitarianism.

Evolutionary psychologists have noted the particular eagerness with which new babies are scanned for resemblances to their paternal, as opposed to maternal relatives – for the obvious reason that it is harder to be confident of paternity than maternity.

At least Harry Potter knew the who fuck he was dealing with.

Would gladly trade a limb to live my life free from fear!

These days he relied on the increasingly fragile assumption that what he said was right, and what was right was what he said.

My disgraceful, wicked heart, thought Amy, is braver than the world. For a moment it seemed to Amy that there was nothing in the world she could not meet and vanquish. And though she knew this to be the most foolish idea, it excited and emboldened her further.

I don't look in mirrors anymore. It's cheaper than surgery.

Be sure you're not completely wrong, then go ahead.

Overconfidence is a powerful force.

MBA students are not the only ones overconfident about their abilities. The "above average" effect is pervasive. Ninety percent of all drivers think they are above average behind the wheel

is a thin line between having enough self-confidence and being overconfident. I suppose the difference is whether you succeed or fail; when you win you are strong-willed, and when you lose you are stubborn!

don't believe 2+2=4. I know it. I am certain of

You don't trust me?' 'Now you come to mention it, no. But that isn't it.

Embrace yourself. Be not afraid.