Confidence Quote by L Ron Hubbard
“There is only one security, and when you've lost that security, you've lost everything you've got. And that is the security of confidence in yourself; to be, to create, to make any position you want to make for yourself. And when you lose that confidence, you've lost the only security you can have. ... Self-confidence is self-determinism. One's belief in one's ability to determine his own course. As long as one has that, he's got the universe in his pocket. And when he hasn't got that, not all the pearls in China nor all the grain and corn in Iowa can give him security, because that's the only security there is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way to Happiness, L. Ron Hubbard, 1980
Self‑confidence is the sole true security; without it, external assets cannot protect you.
In simple terms: Confidence is the only real security.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner confidence.
Themes
self‑esteem
personal power
resilience
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
self‑determinism
agency
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits strengthen your self‑belief?
- How do you recover confidence after failure?
A Different Perspective
Confidence can be shaken by trauma or external criticism.
