Confidence Quote by Charles Dickens
““Having some foundation for believing, by this time, that nature and accident had made me an author, I pursued my vocation with confidence. Without such assurance I should certainly have left it alone and bestowed my energy on some other endeavour. I should have tried to find out what nature and accident really had made me, and to be that, and nothing else.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Great Expectations, Charles Dickens, 1861
Belief in one's innate calling fuels perseverance; without confidence, one might abandon their true path.
In simple terms: Confidence in your calling drives perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your vocation with confidence.
Themes
self‑belief
purpose
perseverance
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- creative projects
- personal development
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
identity
calling
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your sense of purpose?
- How can you test your vocation before fully committing?
A Different Perspective
Confidence alone may not guarantee success; external support matters.
