Be humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you.

I admire the assurance and confidence everyone has in himself, whereas there is hardly anything I am sure I know or that I dare give my word I can do.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

When I went duck hunting with Bear Bryant, he shot at one but it kept flying. 'J�lin,' he said, 'there flies a dead duck.' Now, that's confidence.

Putting the World to Rights

An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

If a dish doesn't turn out right, change the name and don't bat an eyelid. A fallen souffle is only a risen omelette. It depends on the self-confidence with which you present it.

Confidence is a plant of slow growth.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.