Nathaniel Branden Quotes

Self-confidence is either a petty pride in our own narrowness, or a realization of our duty and privilege as one of God's children.

Self-confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by humility of the heart.

Confidence came from people. I think I'm very confident in me, as a human being.

Confidence is sexy. So if you're confident in who you are, that's sexier than anything.

Psychologically, you have to have confidence in yourself and this confidence should be based on fact.

Self-esteem is felt even though you may not have done anything yet, but just feel the capability for it.

I don't care what people think or say about me, I know who I am.

There's nothing that anyone could say about me that would hurt my feelings.

I would say confidence and security and comfortability in one's own skin. I think that's so attractive. Truly.

It's rare to meet somebody who's secure with herself, confident in who they are, and doesn't have anything to apologize for.

Confidence is not, 'They will like me'. Confidence instead is, 'I'll be fine if they don't'.

I have an unremovable stain of self-confidence.

I think anybody should be confident in themselves.

I have a mentality of not worrying about what people say about me, good or bad. That's not what I'm putting my energy into.

The confidence which we have in ourselves give birth to much of that, which we have in others.

You're gorgeous, you old hag, and if I could give you just one gift ever for the rest of your life it would be this. Confidence. It would be the gift of confidence. Either that or a scented candle

I believe I'm enough, you know what I'm saying?

Laugh all you want. I know my own worth and don't need to prove it to someone who doesn't know theirs.

Confidence. That's huge as an actor. Confidence can get you a long way. Maybe it's a cultural thing, being Korean, but my first reflex has always been to exude humility - but it doesn't help you in acting. For acting, humility isn't the best thing. It'll weaken your work. So it's a head game for me. "Can I really be confident in knowing my skill set is down? Can I perform like I own this role?"

You can't really fake confidence. You know what I mean? Just be confident in who you are when you walk into a room, feel like you own it.

Confidence is its own security.

Love yourself. Respect yourself. Never sell yourself short. Believe in yourself regardless of what people think. You can accomplish anything, absolutely anything, if you set your mind to it.

When a person has adequate self-esteem little slights offer no threat at all - they are simply "passed over" and ignored. Even deeper emotional wounds are likely to heal faster and cleaner, with no festering sores to poison life and spoil happiness.

Self-esteem is a huge piece of my work. You have to believe it's possible and believe in yourself. Because after you've decided what you want, you have to believe it's possible, and possible for you, not just for other people. Then you need to seek out models, mentors, and coaches.

Your self-image controls your performance; see yourself as confident and in complete control