Quotes about Confidence

man, letting all her doubts fade

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.

The disease with which the human mind now labors is want of faith

If a man knew anything, he would sit in a corner and be modest; but he is such an ignorant peacock, that he goes bustling up and down, and hits on extraordinary discoveries.

In self-trust all the virtues are comprehended.

Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons.

They can conquer who believe they can. He has not learned the first lesson in life who does not every day surmount a fear.

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.

People want to follow someone with convictions, not questions. Smooth eloquence can never take the place of unwavering belief.

Faith in the biblical sense is substantive, based on the knowledge that the One in whom that faith is placed has proven that He is worthy of that trust. In its essence, faith is a confidence in the person of Jesus Christ and in His power, so that even when His power does not serve my end, my confidence in Him remains because of who He is.

If I want to understand the laws of physics I have to first believe what I read about physics. I have to have faith in what I read.

Why do Canadians sell themselves short? I've never been able to answer that question.