She watched him go into the building. He as striding boldly, almost jauntily. She liked the look of him, always had. He exuded confidence without ever looking as is he wanted to make sure everyone else knew how confident he was
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admires a man who walks with natural confidence without needing to show it off.
- In plain terms
- He looked confident and strong without bragging.
- What can you take from it?
- True confidence does not need to be announced.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust your own path?
- How do you show confidence?
Another view
Confidence can sometimes be mistaken for arrogance.
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