Confidence Quote by Charles Dickens
“Yes! you are the ruin--the ruin--the ruin--of me. I have no resources in myself, I have no confidence in myself, I have no government of myself when you are near me or in my thoughts. And you are always in my thoughts now. I have never been quit of you since I first saw you. Oh, that was a wretched day for me! That was a wretched, miserable day!.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
The speaker feels utterly dependent and devastated by another's presence, lacking self‑confidence and inner resources.
In simple terms: I feel ruined and powerless when you think of me.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your own worth beyond others.
Themes
dependency
despair
self‑esteem
love
obsession
Mood
melancholy
despair
intense
Type
literary
emotional
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic rejection
- personal crisis
- mental health
- self‑growth
Key Concepts
psychology
literary tragedy
emotional dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this dependence affect your life?
- What steps can restore self‑governance?
A Different Perspective
The intensity may be romanticized, overlooking healthy boundaries.
