Quotes About Confidence

When I pick up the ball and it feels nice and light and small I know I'm going to have a good day. But if I picked it up and it's big and heavy, I know I'm liable to get into a little trouble.

Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors.

I have to wear two sports bras when I do my cardio. It takes a lot to hold these puppies up!

I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then that's the correct decision.

I've been very clear. I won. I didn't commit the crime.

I believe in women. I believe in myself. I believe in my body.

Do not speak defeat, speak victory.

Get in front of the ball, you won't get hurt. That's what you've got a chest for, young man.

What I always say is, "Look good, feel good, play good."

I know what I did and how I accomplished it. I am proud of it and know that it was done with integrity.

I fancy our chances at the European Championships.

I don't plan on being disappointed. We plan on being really good, and obviously we plan on winning.

As a kid, I was always a tomboy, playing sport and doing martial arts. And I'm pretty opinionated - I've never been told that I'm a weak person.

There's always one shot that I can rely on when I'm not hitting the ball that well, is my serve.

When you're expected to win and you have the press saying that you are going to win the Olympic gold medal, and you're the only sure thing in the Olympics, it can undermine your confidence.

I still feel like I can play defense at first base at a very high level

Fear causes people to draw back from situations. It brings on mediocrity, it dulls creativity, it sets one up to be a loser in life.

When you are in the public eye you cannot afford to show doubts. I do my crying alone.

It feels good to show some courage.

I don't believe for one second that the eye surgery has helped me on the mound

I'm a nut case, but that is what I believe.

There's a confidence and a mental toughness that comes from the very highest level of competition, whatever the sport is. Whether it's boxing or wrestling, or whatever.

I do, have done and always will believe that I am very capable of performing and thriving at any level of the sport.

So I'd rather have a defense that's successful where everyone's comfortable in their positions.