Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.

We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something.

“If we start without confidence, we have already lost half the battle and we bury our talents.” 

Never confuse motion with action.

“Confident people do not concentrate on their weaknesses; they develop and maximize their strengths.” 

“We don’t need self-confidence we need God-confidence” 

“Earn the right to be proud and confident.”

If I'm not good at acting, I'm not good at anything else.

Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.

I can understand that an audience, buying a ticket to see a picture of mine, wants to see something funny because they feel confident that at least I have a fighting chance to make a funny film when I make a film, whereas if I make a dramatic film there's one chance in a thousand that it's really going to come out great, so I understand how they feel about that and they're completely right.

 I look forward confidently to the day when all who work for a living will be one with no thought to their separateness as Negroes, Jews, Italians or any other distinctions.

A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in our own mind.

A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in our own mind.

If we are to create a more peaceful world, made up of peaceful individuals, we need a greater concern for others — altruism. That gives inner strength, self-confidence.

Beauty has so many forms, and I think the most beautiful thing is confidence and loving yourself.

But he who dares not grasp the thorn. Should never crave the rose.

All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren’t.

The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.

Understand: You should be radiating confidence, not arrogance or disdain.

Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one’s own goodness.

I have great faith in fools – self-confidence my friends will call it.

The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.