Character Quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

“How little one is justified in speaking in this connection of "optimism" and "pessimism" and how much the characterization of liberalism as "optimistic" aims…

— Ludwig von Mises

Some people argue against both optimism and pessimism in favor of so-called realistic thinking. They distrust optimism on the grounds that it causes us…

— Price Pritchett

“•Scepticism and pessimism aren’t synonymous. Scepticism calls for pessimism when optimism is excessive. But it also calls for optimism when pessimism is excessive.”

— Howard Marks

I ceased using words like optimism and pessimism a long time ago.

— Wole Soyinka

“My optimism? Where I grew up our principal cultural expression was the funeral. Whatever keeps me going, it isn't optimism.”

— Robert Stone

“Confidence isn't just a trait you're born with—it's a skill you can master! It all begins the moment you start believing in yourself.”

— Felecia Etienne

I'm always nervous. A classy comedian is full of self-doubt disguised with an air of false confidence. If there isn't self-doubt, you seem aggressive.

— Ronnie Corbett

Confidence is a fine trait. Over-confidence isn't.

— Laurell K. Hamilton

To get confidence back there isn't a magic pill, but once you believe in yourself a little bit more again, and you're feeling better.…

— Pacifiersucker

Confidence isn't something you prove to people, it's something that comes off from who you are and how you represent yourself.

— Behdad Sami

True self-confidence isn't an overnight acquisition. It takes dedication to realize you are a good human being that is worthy of respect and love.

— Senora Roy

Confidence is a very important thing. But confidence isn't something you just develop by saying "I'm going to do this or that." You really…

— Donald Trump