Arrogance is not confidence. Arrogance is usually a mask protecting a more serious fear. This is not confidence.
Confidence is not the inclusion of fear, but rather, the omission in the management of fear.
The youngest child of three toddlers was watching everyone play at the side of the swimming pool. She was noticing how much fun each of her older sisters were having, as they would swim around in the water. She had on her float devices, attached on each one of her arms. As her sisters continued to laugh and splash in the pool, she decided to run and jump in. She did not know she could not swim. But even though that was a challenge to others, she made a break for the water. There was absolutely no fear in her actions. She was completely confident that she could be enjoying the water as much as her sisters were.
Confidence may be linked to blind faith. A lack of knowledge may be associated with pure confidence. But on the other hand, confidence can come from the sisters in the pool who had knowledge that they could swim. She can borrow their knowledge or they can use knowledge for themselves. All contribute to the idea of confidence.
Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better.
The best way to acquire confidence is to do exactly what you are afraid to do.
Skill, knowledge and confidence are formidable enemies if you do not have them on your side.
Confidence is a thing not to be coerced to do. Men cannot be forced into trusting it.
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