Eline Powell Quotes

I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.

We all have insecurities, and the thing that makes them crippling is that we all have the ability to blow them up into such huge issues in our minds, that we might as well have a facial deformity. It keeps us from really going out there and living our lives, and forgetting about hating yourself and just experiencing the world around you.

I'm surrounded by geniuses, which is really not good for my own personal self-esteem!

Self-doubt is real. Everyone has it. Having confidence and losing confidence is real, too, and everyone has been in that position.

Confidence does not come easy, that's for sure.

I'm not worried any more about changing people's view of me.

When I was younger, I really struggled with confidence.

I really don't care that I'm ranked.

Not everybody's confident their whole life.

I lost my confidence.

Sometimes those fears creep into the back of your head, but then you slap yourself and think, 'Oh, woe is me! People actually like me.' What a silly thing to worry about. This is a huge opportunity, and I'm excited.

I've always had a complex about being taken seriously.

There are so many people that don't believe in themselves and don't have faith.

I don't like to compare myself with anybody.

I think that insecurity/confidence balance is necessary.

A brushstroke of vanity is good to add into the mix, to balance your timidity. We're all blessed with a lot of timidity and a lot of worry and anxiety, and vanity is a good antidote.

Every woman has... self doubt.

Even as a small child I never felt that I should have to compete with anyone - even my older brother.

A man is always better than he thinks.

I've stopped worrying about whether people think what I do is any good. I've taken stick in the past, and I've genuinely worried and got incredibly upset.

I know who I am. I don't have to brag. I know what I contributed. I know what I did. You think you can do it better? Hey, go right ahead. The stage is yours.

We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

I wish sometimes people wouldn't underestimate me. But it's a fleeting wish. It's not where I live.

Competitiveness only comes with insecurity.

Do I feel like I still need to prove myself? Absolutely. And I want to feel that way, and I like that.