“I am less blindly confident than I once was, for I have been learning a truer estimate of myself, my failings and limitations, in these dark days. I have learnt to hope that if there be a Judgment Day of some kind, God will not see us with our own eyes, nor judge us as we judge ourselves.”
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Vera Brittain was a British writer, poet, and feminist, born on December 29, 1893. She is renowned for her memoir 'Testament of Youth,' which offers a poignant account of her experiences during World War I. Brittain's writing frequently addressed women's rights and the societal impact of war. She passed away on March 29, 1970. more
“- Ну, дитя моё, от сомнений в себе ты не заболеешь... (Отец Дмитрий - Филиппу Кукушкину)”
“At this point in my life, beaming confidence is largely a matter of mind over bladder control”
“Patriotism is merely deeply-rooted government brand loyalty.”
“Being confident simply means believing that you have what it takes to do the job.”
“Happiness being surrounded by good friends and family at a BBQ.”
“I dislike that word 'try.' It suggest a lack of confidence in my powers.”
“The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers.”