There are times when confidence might become something of a mythical beast. They’re somewhere out there, available to read about in books, but in truth, they’re hard to grasp out in the wild by yourself. That’s where confidence quotes come into play. For those times when you feel a little insecure and need a little pick-me-up, one way to hype yourself up is to read quotes about confidence. Perhaps other people’s wisdom and experience can instill fire in your campfire, too.
These uplifting quotes on confidence talk about overcoming various obstacles in life, whether those challenges are creative, professional, or personal. From people like Van Gogh, Dalai Lama, Oscar Wilde, and many others, bits of wisdom coming from quotes on this list is sure to inspire at least a tiny bit of trust in yourself. Not only that, but these self-confidence quotes should also help you realize the wonderful image of yourself. To put it in Blake Lively’s words, "The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence."
Off to conquer the world, dig into these motivational quotes, vote for your favorites, and let us know in the comments which were the most inspiring. Stay confident!
#1
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt
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"The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence." — Blake Lively
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"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." — Oscar Wilde
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"Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don’t think you can, you won’t." – Jerry West
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"A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health." — Dalai Lama
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"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." — Vincent Van Gogh
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"Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." — Vince Lombardi
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"Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it." — Stan Smith
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"With confidence, you have won before you have started." — Marcus Garvey
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." — Henry Ford
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"Self-confidence is the memory of success." — David Storey
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"Accept who you are; and revel in it." — Mitch Albom
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"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." — Anais Nin
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"In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money." — Carter G. Woodson
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"As is our confidence, so is our capacity." — William Hazlitt
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"Confidence is everything. Confidence is what makes that simple white tee and jeans look good." — Ciara
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"Confidence is a very fragile thing." — Joe Montana
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"Get more confidence by doing things that excite and frighten you." — Jessica Williams
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"When you have a lot of confidence and you feel like nobody can beat you, it’s game over for everyone else." — Jason Day
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"Confidence comes from hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." — Robert Staubach
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