Ruth Negga Quotes

I was always rather outspoken. I worried about what people thought of me but there really wasn't room for a lot of self-doubt.

It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

Sometimes I think it's better to be a diva.

Everybody I grew up with has incredible self-confidence and self-assurance. We were all loud, outspoken, wild kids and were celebrated for it.

I don't think I ever wanted to be like Kanye in personality. I think I definitely want to, have always wanted to, have his boldness or assurance in myself.

Manute Bol was one of the guys who taught me to be bold. To be fierce. To speak intelligently, and speak like you belong.

Some people confuse confidence with arrogance. There's no doubt in the business world there are a few big egos and I think arrogance can get in the way. But if you have the confidence to go to your higher superior and say this is wrong, it can make a difference.

I have always believed that I have chutzpah that a lot of girls wish they had, and I am proud of that.

I think boldness is not the only thing in my personality, but there is lot more.

I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.

At one point, people are going to have to realize that maybe I know what I'm doing.

I'm self-opinionated, and I have a sense of self. I can be brutal with agents and have been.

I was a very confident little kid.

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.

When you feel powerful, you are willing to stand up for your rights, you are willing to stand up for what you believe in, you're more willing to stand up and be counted.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

I'm self-confident and not afraid to speak my mind.

I'm a big fan of independent girls who are strong-willed, vocal in their opinions, and have a sense of humor.

My wife's hip, beautiful and independent and never jealous.

I don't think I should be underestimated.

I'm a very modest person. But I'm also extremely confident. And if you put me in the situation or in the moment, I'm gonna have some swagger, I'm gonna have some cockiness.

I don't need to be vindicated, and I don't want attention.

I had a massive amount of self-belief when I did stand-up.

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.