To lose confidence in ones body is to lose confidence in oneself.

The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.

Self-respect will kip a man from being abject when he is in the power of enemies and will enable him to feel that he may be in the right when the world is against him.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.

All wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence.