9 Empowering Quotes about Confidence and Success

Confidence is the driving force behind every success story, igniting our potential and enabling us to seize opportunities with determination. Here are some empowering quotes that illuminate the powerful relationship between confidence and success. Let these words of wisdom inspire you to step boldly into your aspirations, overcome challenges, and embrace the triumphs that await.

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." – Arthur Ashe, Grand Slam tennis champion

"I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you've done." – Robert Downey Jr., actor

"When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things." – Joe Namath, NFL quarterback

"Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude." – Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States

"I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down." – Al Neuharth, businessman, author

"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you." – William Jennings Bryan, lawyer, orator, politician

"It's not the lack of ability or opportunity that holds you back; it is only a lack of confidence in yourself." — Richard Monckton Milnes, poet, politician

“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” — Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady of the United States

“Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well too.” — David Storey, writer

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