1,616 Quotes About Self-confidence

Control Your Own Destiny or Someone Else Will

Sometimes you have to hug yourself and squeeze your own shoulder and be thankful it is humanly possible.

He moved uncomfortably. "Reading's too much trouble. Mr. Jennings said I was too stupid to learn anyway.""Who's Mr. Jennings?""He's the schoolmaster.""Is he?" I shook my head in disgust. "He shouldn't be. Listen, do you think you're stupid?""No." A small hesitant no. "But I read as good as Daddy does already. Why should I have to do more than that?""You don't have to. You can stay just the way you are. Of course, that would give Mr. Jennings the satisfaction of thinking he was right about you.

Don’t be led by the opinions of others. Listen to your sacred voice.

Some guys like to undermine a girl's self-esteem with little verbal jabs. Eventually it all adds up. One bee sting doesn't hurt a horse, but enough bee stings can kill a horse.

Honesty is vulnerability. Sadly, not everyone can handle someone’s honesty. However, lying allows people to be comfortable.

Walk free from the long shadows cast by small people.

With diligent practice, you will be an expert.

Command respect with style and grace.