Confident Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
“I do not think that I am ever overconfident. I am merely wholly confident, and I maintain that there is all the difference in the world there.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Land That Time Forgot, 1918
Confidence is distinct from overconfidence; the speaker claims full confidence without excess.
In simple terms: Confidence differs from arrogance.
Key Takeaway
Maintain confidence while staying humble.
Themes
confidence
self-awareness
humility
mindset
Mood
motivational
thoughtful
Type
psychological
self-help
When to use this quote
- career
- public speaking
- leadership
Key Concepts
self-efficacy
psychology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge when confidence turns into overconfidence?
- What practices keep confidence balanced?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can still arise unnoticed.
