Self-confidence Quotes

"The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others."

- Hasidic Proverb

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

"Be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."

- Judy Garland

"I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will."

- Amy Schumer

"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."

- Rosalynn Carter

"I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all."

- Coco Chanel

"A lion does not flinch at laughter coming from a hyena."

- Suzy Kassem

"Enough, I am affirmation."

- Philippe Yuan

"Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion."

- Tina Fey

"The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do."

- Swati Sharma

"Don't be afraid to stand out and be different. Your uniqueness is your greatest strength."

- Janine Allis

"Encourage yourself, believe in yourself, and love yourself. Never doubt who you are."

- Stephanie LaHart

""Remember this: You are awesome. I’m not suggesting you be boastful. No one likes that in men or women. But I am suggesting that believing in yourself is the first necessary step to coming even close to achieving your potential.""

- Sheryl Sandberg

""I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.""

- Emma Stone

"Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it."

- Aretha Franklin

"Am I good enough? Yes, I am."

- Michelle Obama

"I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself."

- Emma Stone

"People talk about confidence without ever bringing up hard work. That’s a mistake. I know I sound like some dour older spinster on Downton Abbey who has never felt a man’s touch and whose heart has turned to stone, but I don’t understand how you could have self-confidence if you don’t do the work… Because confidence is like respect; you have to earn it."

- Mindy Kaling

"What I’ve realized is that confidence is a daily journey. We always think that confidence is a destination we must get to, but it’s a choice we make. I don’t think it’s something we ever really get to and stay at. And I think once you know that, it takes the pressure off."

- Jonathan van Ness

"Trust yourself. You probably know more than you think you do… Trust that you can learn anything."

- Melinda French Gates

"I will not let anyone scare me out of my full potential."

- Nicki Minaj

"Feeling confident or pretending that you feel confident is necessary to reach for opportunities. It’s a cliché, but opportunities are rarely offered; they’re seized."

- Sheryl Sandberg

"Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be."

- Avril Lavigne

"Self-confidence is contagious."

- Stephen Richards

"The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence."

- Blake Lively

"Don’t ever dim your light to fit in with others. SHINE BRIGHT. Those who see your spark will shine with you."

"Just as a dragonfly emerges, unveil your vibrant new self with confidence"

"Dragonflies conquer their space; own yours confidently"

"Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will."

"Just as the sun shines brightest in July, let your soul shine with unwavering confidence."