Self-trust is the foundation of every bold move, brave choice, and big dream. These quotes will help you silence doubt and back yourself every step of the way.

Sometimes we all need a reminder to stop second-guessing ourselves. I put together this list of “Believe in Yourself” quotes for the days when doubt creeps in and confidence feels just out of reach.

These aren’t just feel-good phrases, though. They’re hard-earned truths from people who’ve faced fear, failure, and uncertainty and kept going anyway.

The Spark of Belief

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“With confidence, you have won before you have started.” – Marcus Garvey

The Strength Within

“You have within you, right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” – Brian Tracy

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson

Always be yourself and have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and try to duplicate it.” – Bruce Lee

Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir

“You are the only person on Earth who can use your ability.” – Zig Ziglar

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. – Suzy Kassem

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, First Part

Faith in the Face of Doubt

“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. – Suzy Kassem

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” – J.M. Barrie, The Little White Bird

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Keep Going: Action + Belief

“Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.” – Brad Henry

Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” – E.E. Cummings

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going.” – Chantal Sutherland

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