"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."
Epictetus (55-135 AD), Greek philosopher
Subject ConfidenceEpictetus (55-135 AD), Greek philosopher
"Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong." - Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), Former First Lady of the U.S., international author, speaker, politician & activist
"Somehow I can't believe there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C's. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence. When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably." - Walt Disney (1901-1966), American film producer, director & entrepreneur
"It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes." - Sally Field (1946- ), American actress, singer, producer, director & screenwriter
"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through." - Rosalynn Carter (1927- ), U.S. wife of Jimmy Carter
"Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings." - Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), English author and critic
"A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done." - Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), 34th president of U.S.
"If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me." - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), U.S. essayist and poet
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." - Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993), U.S. clergyman
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time." - Anna Freud (1895-1982), Austrian psychoanalyst & psychologist
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), US diplomat & reformer
"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." - Epictetus (55-135 AD), Greek philosopher
"If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." - Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American scientist and inventor
"For all we've got to lose there's so much to gain." - Clay Walker (1969- ), American musician
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), US author & illustrator
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain (1835-1910), US humorist; novelist
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