Quotes about trust
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Isaac Asimov photo

“Well, it was healthy to miss once in a while. It kept self-confidence balanced at a point safely short of arrogance.”

Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, known for his works of science fiction …

Source: Empire novels (1950–1952), The Stars, Like Dust (1951), Chapter 20 “Where?” (p. 166)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah photo
Armen Sarkissian photo

“Education opens the way to a new life and a new world. Be brave and confident. Open all doors through knowledge, open with your willpower and the impulse of your hearts, diligence, helping each other, trusting each other, learning from each other.”

Armen Sarkissian (1953) 4th President of Armenia, Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, one of the directors of Eurasia House, phy…

"Congratulations on the Knowledge and Schooling Day" https://www.president.am/en/statements-and-messages/item/2021/09/01/President-Armen-Sarkissians-congratulatory-message-on-the-occasion-of-Knowledge-and-Schooling-Day-/ (1 September 2021)

Alex Morgan photo

“My confidence makes me strong. Dedicat­ing a lot of my life to my profession and feeling fulfilled makes me strong. Having a family and a husband who chal­lenge me makes me strong.”

Alex Morgan (1989) American soccer player

"Alex Morgan Is Pushing Female Athletes to the Forefront—and She Isn't Letting Anyone Hold Her Back" https://www.shape.com/celebrities/interviews/alex-morgan-uswnt-female-athletes-interview (August 14, 2020)

Kim Gordon photo

“I don't wanna think that I'm influential or an icon or blah blah blah blah...Ultimately, I feel most confident when I'm just working. Thinking about ideas. That's how I'm most comfortable. Or performing in a group situation.”

Kim Gordon (1953) American musician, bassist of Sonic Youth

On how she regards her musical impact in “We Talked to Kim Gordon and She's Just Like Us (Not Really)” https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wdbjwy/kim-gordon-shes-just-like-us-v23n07 in Vice (2016 Oct 16)

“Men are adorable, but mysterious... How can he be so average, yet so full of confidence?”

Yang Li (1992) Chinese stand-up comedian

Source: "Stand-up is booming in China, with women centre-stage" in The Economist https://www.economist.com/china/2021/01/07/stand-up-is-booming-in-china-with-women-centre-stage (7 January 2021)

Liu Wen (model) photo

“People assume modeling is about being thin and pretty, but it’s about, how can you express yourself? Can you radiate strength and confidence? Personality is most important.”

Liu Wen (model) (1988) Chinese model

Source: "Liu Wen Sees Beauty as a Journey, Not a Destination" in Harper's Bazaar https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a36205161/liu-wen-beauty-issue-may-2021/ (26 April 2021)

Liu Wen (model) photo

“As you grow up, you understand more about what beauty is. It’s not just about the outside. Your look changes depending on your confidence, and then your beauty changes.”

Liu Wen (model) (1988) Chinese model

Source: "China’s First Supermodel on Changing Standards of Beauty" in The Cut https://www.thecut.com/2016/02/liu-wen-asian-beauty.html (1 March 2016)

“If you keep on working and you don't tell people what you are doing, they lose confidence.”

Kemi Adeosun (1967) Nigerian accountant, investment banker and politician (born 1967)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNQTPE7gomU Kemi explains how the government needs to report to its people and let them know what they are doing.

Dan Howell photo

“It is important for the Supreme Court itself to engage in self-criticism, self-awareness, self-assessment to address the loss of confidence of the people in the Supreme Court. That is where our salvation lies.”

Folake Solanke (1932) Nigerian lawyer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6lqx-jLCac Folake Solanke speaks on the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

John McDonnell photo

“We have to respect the decision that was made in the referendum ... otherwise, to be frank, we undermine all confidence in our democratic process.”

John McDonnell (1951) British politician (born 1951)

Source: EU referendum result must be respected, says John McDonnell https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36680463 BBC News (1 July 2016)

Swami Sivananda photo
A. C. Grayling photo

“The media no longer hesitate to whip up lurid anxieties in order to increase sales, in the process undermining social confidence and multiplying fears.”

A. C. Grayling (1949) English philosopher

Source: Life, Sex, and Ideas: The Good Life Without God (2002), Chapter 2, “Moral Education” (p. 7)

Alex Webb (photographer) photo

“I only know how to approach a place by walking. For what does a street photographer do but walk and watch and wait and talk, and then watch and wait some more, trying to remain confident that the unexpected, the unknown, or the secret heat of the known awaits just around the corner.”

Alex Webb (photographer) (1952) American photojournalist

Source: Bubacz, Kate (June 6, 2017). "6 Photographers On What It Means To Be Close Enough" https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katebubacz/get-closer. BuzzFeed.

Kaysone Phomvihane photo

“Despite many problems to be resolved, we continue to progress confidently in developing and defending our beloved country, for the path to socialism is already open before us.”

Kaysone Phomvihane (1920–1992) first General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1955-1992)

Revolution in Laos: Practice and Prospects (1981) (excerpts)

Robert Menzies photo

“Our slogan is Australia Unlimited, and we pronounce it with confidence.”

Robert Menzies (1894–1978) Australian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Australia

Election speech, Canterbury, Victoria, 29 October, 1958 https://electionspeeches.moadoph.gov.au/speeches/1958-robert-menzies
Second Term as Prime Minister (1949-1966)

“Self-confidence is key. You do not have to have the best shoes or a designer dress; you just have to be true to yourself.”

Emma Wareus (1990) Miss Botswana 2010, 1st runner-up to Miss World 2010

Source: http://www.missnews.com.br/noticias/wareus-rooting-for-miss-botswana "Wareus rooting for Miss Botswana

Joe Biden photo
Prevale photo

“Creative people love solitude. It is essential, during a reflection or a creative moment, to have total silence around you, to confide the ideas of mind to your body.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Le persone creative amano la solitudine. È fondamentale, durante una riflessione o un momento creativo, avere intorno a sé un silenzio totale, per confidare al proprio corpo le idee della mente.
Source: prevale.net

Prevale photo

“Everything that did not kill you will make you face life differently: with love, strength, confidence, experience and courage.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

Original: Tutto ciò che non vi ha ucciso vi farà affrontare la vita in modo diverso: con amore, forza, fiducia, esperienza e coraggio.
Source: prevale.net