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Confidence Quotes

On self-belief, style, and trusting your own instincts.

These quotes trace confidence across very different settings: a director more sure of directing than writing, a performer whose bold teenage confidence later got weighed down by experience, and the link between confidence and a distinct personal style. Read more in Confident quotes.

There comes a time when you have to put forth the action and actually see whether you're really just talking to promote yourself, just to sell yourself, or to build your confidence or build confidence around you... or are you...

Quotes by Deontay Wilder

I feel like I've changed a lot since the London Games. I was really young, and it was my first year on the international stage. I've matured physically since then, and I've become stronger, and because of that, I've gained...

Quotes by Derek Drouin

Denzel Washington invoked confidence. When you have confidence, you can do anything. And that's what happened. I learned about being honest and keeping it true, keeping it true in my performance.

Quotes by Derek Luke

I just hope to take this confidence and keep going forward.

Quotes by Denis Shapovalov

I'm getting my confidence and momentum, and I'm playing free and playing loose.

Quotes by Denis Shapovalov

When you really believe in God, it gives you a courage, a confidence that enables you to meet the things coming.

Quotes by Della Reese

When public access to voting is impaired or when public confidence in voting is diluted, democracy suffers and our freedom is less secure.

Quotes by DeForest Soaries

I think confidence is a big part of it. Also luck - the ball has got to fall for you in the right time and the right place.

Quotes by Dele Alli

I have always had confidence in my ability; I knew I'd get a chance coming here. That's one of the main reasons why I signed for Tottenham.

Quotes by Dele Alli

The likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling - they give you all the confidence you need. They give you little pats on the back, tell you you're doing well.

Quotes by Declan Rice

I didn't have the confidence to leave the band because of a solo career, or anything like that. I just wanted to grow.

Quotes by Dee Dee Ramone

Psych yourself up until you're confident that the world will be interested in what happens to your characters. Confidence is key.

Quotes by Deborah Moggach

When your teammates trust you to make the right play, your confidence is building as every game goes on.

Quotes by DeAndre Jordan

It's awesome for your coach to trust you and have confidence in you.

Quotes by DeAndre Jordan

Actually - and ironically - people aren't really interested in a new brand form or flavor as much as they are interested in how a brand can change, impact, or improve their lives. They want brands around them that make...

Quotes by Debbie Millman

Having my name called to be the first pick for the Phoenix Suns was mind-blowing. Having all that confidence and leading up to that point when I saw Adam Silver come out, I was just waiting for my name, and...

Quotes by Deandre Ayton

I've just gained so much confidence in the booth since the 'Sit Still Look Pretty' era. I'm working with really talented producers and songwriters who bring out the best in me.

Quotes by Daya

What's beautiful about the actual acting class environment is that you can use it to push through everything: push your voice, push your inhibitions, push your fears, push your confidence, push your vulnerability, push your silences.

Quotes by Dawn Olivieri

Ronald Reagan's vision of smaller government, less taxes, and a strong national defense has led to a prosperous America. As president, he rebuilt our military and reinvigorated our confidence in ourselves.

Quotes by David Vitter

Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well too.

Quotes by David Storey

Frequently Asked Questions

Does confidence look the same throughout life, according to these quotes?
Not necessarily. One speaker reflects on how their confidence changed over time, describing "this kind of robust confidence that I had as a teenager," which later became constricted by the time they reached their mid-20s. It's an honest look at how confidence can shift with experience.
What qualities are linked to confidence in these quotes?
Quite a few. One quote calls confidence "the root of so many attractive qualities, a sense of humor, a sense of style, a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say." For more on trusting yourself in that way, see our Belief quotes.
Is confidence described differently across creative fields?
Yes — one speaker admits feeling "more confidence as a director than my ability as a writer," showing that confidence can vary a lot from one skill to another, even for the same person.
Do these quotes connect confidence to working hard, especially for women?
One does, observing that audiences can sense when "she's worked twice as hard to get there," in a line that also mentions funny women "from Carol Burnett to Joan Rivers." It ties confidence to earned respect built through effort.
Where can I find more quotes about self-belief like these?
Our Confident collection is a natural next stop, and if you're looking for something to say daily, our Status page has short confidence lines. For a more spiritual angle, browse our Prayers collection too.

A few speak to confidence earned the hard way, especially performers who feel they had to prove themselves twice over before an audience took them seriously. See Belief quotes and Status updates for more.