confidence
Noun
Meaning
The act of confiding, trusting, or putting faith in; trust; reliance; belief; -- formerly followed by of, now commonly by in.
That in which faith is put or reliance had.
The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as leads to a feeling of security; self-reliance; -- often with self prefixed.
Private conversation; (pl.) secrets shared; as, there were confidences between them.
Trustful; without fear or suspicion; frank; unreserved.
Having self-reliance; bold; undaunted.
Having an excess of assurance; bold to a fault; dogmatical; impudent; presumptuous.
Giving occasion for confidence.
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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God's mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved.
Never lose your confidence in Him Who was crucified for you...
In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.
Confidence begets confidence.
The bridge between joy and sorrow is not long. Confidence begets confidence.