By Maxime Lagacé
Maxime is the founder and chief editor of WisdomQuotes. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. His goal? To help you develop a calm, powerful, and peaceful mind. Learn more about him on his about page.
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Here are 100 of the best confidence quotes I could find. The goal? To inspire you and help you believe in yourself a little more. You’ll discover quotes by Einstein, Buddha, Lao Tzu, and more. Enjoy!
Action is a high road to self-confidence and self-esteem. Bruce Lee
Put all excuses aside and remember this – you are capable. Zig Ziglar
Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. Coco Chanel
Self-command is the main elegance. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. Helen Keller
As is our confidence, so is our capacity. William Hazlitt
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. Henry David Thoreau
Confidence comes from caring. Caring comes from love. Maxime Lagacé
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. Arthur Ashe
A true genius admits that he/she knows nothing. Albert Einstein
Confidence is the food of the wise man but the liquor of the fool. Vikram (The Office)
Every time I became too confident, life reminded me I should not. Maxime Lagacé
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent full of doubt. Bertrand Russell
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure. Mark Twain
Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong. Peter T. Mcintyre
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The Best Confidence Quotes
A great man is always willing to be little. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. Thomas Carlyle
Your desire for what you want just has to be greater than your fear of it. That’s all. Neil Strauss
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller
I do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself. Michel de Montaigne
The world belongs to those who set out to conquer it armed with self confidence and good humour. Charles Dickens
Confidence comes from being prepared. John Wooden
Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself. Roy T. Bennett
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army. George Herbert
Be faithful to that which exists within yourself. Andre Gide
Our levels of desire, patience, persistence, and confidence end up playing a much larger role in success than sheer reasoning powers. Robert Greene
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. Marie Curie
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. Brené Brown (Daring Greatly, Amazon book)
Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change. Shannon L. Alder
To give oneself is the only way of becoming oneself. Earl Nightingale
There can be no failure to a man who has not lost his courage, his character, his self-respect, or his self-confidence. He is still a King. Orison Swett Marden
Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look. Marcus Aurelius
Believe that no matter what happens you’re going to be fine anyway. Unknown
If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t you will see obstacles. Wayne Dyer
I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going. James Allen
Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your control. Richard Kline
One learns to ignore criticism by first learning to ignore applause. Robert Brault
Part 2. Confidence Quotes That Are…
The Most Famous Confidence Quotes
Searching for a famous confidence quote or author? Check out those sayings by Buddha, Lao Tzu, Roosevelt, Michael Jordan, Disney, etc.
The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. Mark Twain
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up. Buddha
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan
Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. Mahatma Gandhi
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. Michael Jordan
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable. Walt Disney
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was. Muhammad Ali
What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail? Eleanor Roosevelt
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. Vince Lombardi
You can have anything you want, if you want it badly enough. Abraham Lincoln
You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold that desire with singleness of purpose. Abraham Lincoln
Believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart. Steve Jobs
Confidence must be monitored so that it does not spoil or rot and turn to arrogance. John Wooden
Confidence is that magic pill that makes you instantly better in everything you do. Gal Shapira
They can do all because they think they can. Virgil
Short Confidence Quotes
One-liners, short confidence quotes, thoughts, and captions for your bio, social status, self-talk, motto, mantra, signs, posters, wallpapers, and backgrounds.
Don’t rush. Just do your thing. Maxime Lagacé
The more you care, the stronger you can be. Jim Rohn
Don’t say, “If I could, I would”. Say, “If I can, I will”. Jim Rohn
Don’t settle. Don’t struggle. Naval Ravikant
Start with the end in mind. Stephen Covey
Humor comes from self-confidence. Rita Mae Brown
We are what we believe we are. C.S. Lewis
All I want to do is change the world. W. Clement Stone
Arrogance is loud, confidence is quiet. James Pierce
Experience leads to self-understanding which leads to self-confidence. Maxime Lagacé
Courage is the birthplace of confidence. Debbie Millman
Confidence is a very fragile thing. Joe Montana
All that matters is how you see yourself. Conor McGregor
A bold act requires a high degree of confidence. Robert Greene
Many admire and glorify those who act boldly. Robert Greene
Be proud to wear you. Dodinsky
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety. Virgil
Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. Ralph Waldo Emerson
You were born to be real, not to be perfect. Unknown
Not caring about getting any validation is a sign of self-confidence. Unknown
Inhale confidence. Exhale doubt. Unknown
When you have confidence, you can do anything. Sloane Stephens
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. Stephen Covey
Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it. Stan Smith
As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Confidence Quotes: The Conclusion
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. James Allen
Further Readings
- Topic: Motivation
- 100 Motivational Quotes That Will Make You Thrive
- 120 Never Give Up Quotes To Help You Try Again (And Again)
- 25 Killer Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence (zenhabits.net)
- 100 Resilience Quotes To Increase Mental Toughness
- 89 Determination Quotes To Be More Resolute
- How To Be Successful In Life
Are you confident? What’s your favorite confidence quote? And remember: words can transform your life, if you find the right ones.
Table Of Contents
Part 1
Top 15 Images
Best Quotes
Part 2
Confidence Quotes That ARE
Famous
Short
Inspirational
Part 3
Conclusion