I've refined my mechanics, refined my pitches. I've gotten more confidence, and I've gotten more determination. I've got a better idea what I'm doing out there. Randy Johnson
If you ask any great player or great quarterback, there's a certain inner confidence that you're as good as anybody. But you can't say who is the absolute best. To be considered is special in itself. Dan Marino
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started. Cicero
Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.Charles Darwin
Kids made fun of me because I was a slow learner, because I was hyperactive, because of a lot of things. Running gave me confidence. Steve Prefontaine
My style has changed and evolved mainly because I've grown to have more confidence in myself. Kevin Durant
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen keller
People wrote me off, but I believed in myself. I got the confidence back, and it grew and grew. I won my first major and my last at the place that changed my life. Pete Sampras
Playing in the playoffs is the best basketball in the world, and if you can learn under that pressure, succeed under that pressure, it gives you more confidence the next year. Tony Parker
Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors. Major Taylor
The first time I walked into the Olympic athlete village seeing the Visa ATM machine with my picture on it and the Chinese characters saying 'Destiny.' For some reason, it just boosted my confidence and it was before I had even worked out or had my first training or competed. Nastia Liukin
The oldest pitcher acquires confidence in his ballclub - he doesn't try to do it all himself. Burleigh Grimes
There is a difference between conceit and confidence. Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done. Johnny Unitas
There's a line that separates having confidence and being conceited. I don't cross that line, but I have a lot of confidence in myself. Paul Pierce
This is how I define grace: you're on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. That's where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know I'm prepared. Alex Rodriguez
Trust is a core currency of any relationship. Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. A hearty dose of trust is often what's needed to unlock the magic. Go ahead, have faith. Kris Carr