We do benefit from the fact that once we say we're going to do it, people believe we can do it, because we have the resources. Google helps in that way: There aren't many funding mechanisms like that.

I finally made up my mind I wanted to be an actress and I was not going to let my lack of confidence ruin my chances.

Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.

In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence.

We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding, the confidence, and the courage which flow from conviction.

My confidence is easy to shake. I am very well aware of all of my flaws. I am aware of all the insecurities that I have.