Blessed Quote by Cressida Dick
“One of the things that I feel very blessed about is that I was given a fair amount of confidence as a young person and I constantly meet young people, even today, maybe even more today, when it is clearly not a given that they will have a reasonable amount of confidence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Police leadership discussion, 2022
She reflects on her confidence as a youth and notes that many young people lack it today.
In simple terms: She values confidence and sees it lacking in youth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate confidence in youth.
Themes
leadership
confidence
youth development
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- school programs
- community outreach
- career counseling
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we build confidence in disadvantaged youth?
- What role do mentors play?
A Different Perspective
Confidence alone may not overcome systemic barriers.
