People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false, read more

People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false, a gift confers no rights.

If you have no confidence in self you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence you have read more

If you have no confidence in self you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence you have won even before you have started.

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to read more

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.

Humor comes from self-confidence. There's an aggressive element to wit.

Humor comes from self-confidence. There's an aggressive element to wit.

Self-confidence is either a petty pride in our own narrowness, or the realization of our duty and privilege as God's read more

Self-confidence is either a petty pride in our own narrowness, or the realization of our duty and privilege as God's children.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.

Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.

Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in read more

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler.
Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important.
All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age.
Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.