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Self Confidence Quotes

Inspirational quotes - don't you just love 'em? And these quotations on self-confidence are no exception - some are truly inspiring, indeed. I'll leave you to decide which some I refer to! :-)

As ever, to get the most out of reading inspiring self confidence quotes (or any inspirational motivational quotes and sayings for that matter) I politely suggest that you only read (and think about) a few quotations at a time. (Yes, this is definitely one of those times when less is more.)

So that's why you'll only find a few free inspirational quotes on this page - thousands of inspirational quotes were not, oh dear, sufficiently self-confident! Hope you enjoy...

Self-Confidence Quotations - Free Inspirational Quotes

Self confidence quotes - what they say...

What inspires you to be confident? Do let me know! But first some quotes...

"Confidence is half of victory."
-- Yiddish Proverb

"Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who holds a low opinion of himself."
-- Anthony Trollope.

"With confidence, you can reach truly amazing heights; without confidence, even the simplest accomplishments are beyond your grasp."
-- Jim Loehr

"Who has confidence in himself will gain the confidence of others."
-- Leib Lazarow

(I think Anthony and Leib should hook up, don't you! ;-) )

"Self confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings."
-- Samuel Johnson

"The world has the habit of making room for the man whose words and actions show that he knows where he is going."
-- Napoleon Hill

(And the woman too, Napoleon, I'm sure you meant to say. :-)
By the way, what do you think of these self confidence quotes? )

"Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them."
-- Andre Maurois

"Happiness and self-confidence come naturally when you feel yourself moving and progressing toward becoming the very best person you can possibly be."
-- Brian Tracy

"Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality."
-- Les Brown

"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about."
-- Dale Carnegie

"Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside."
-- Brian Tracy

Self confidence quotes - what they still say...

MORE self confidence quotes (if you really insist)...

"Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory."
-- Arthur Ashe

"Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done."
-- Johnny Unitas

"Know your value. Confidence breeds success. Act like the person you want to become, and people will start seeing you as that person."
-- Michael Masterson

"Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the face."
-- Helen Keller

"A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks."
-- Charles Gordy

"Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are."
-- Malcolm S. Forbes

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face."
-- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy."
-- Lao Tzu

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."
-- David Brinkley

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
-- William James

You can learn more about (some of) the authors of these quotes on this self-help authors page should you wish to do so. :-)

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