I think that feeling that if one believed absolutely in any cause, then one must have the confidence, the self-certainty, to go through with that particular course of action.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Belief in oneself is incredibly infectious. It generates momentum, the collective force of which far outweighs any kernel of self-doubt that may creep in.
Believing you're something that you're not excites the mind and the imagination. And it's hopeful.
Believing in something and being a part of something you believe in and watching it work and coming from it.
In like manner, if I let myself believe anything on insufficient evidence, there may be no great harm done by the mere belief; it may be true after all, or I may never have occasion to exhibit it in outward acts.
I say to people today, 'You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.'
The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.
Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
I've always had a belief in myself and an ability to always do what I believe.
People, in whatever walk of life, would be surprised if they just gave themselves a chance by believing in what they are.
If you really believe in a cause, let the cause speak for itself. And if you, by your personality, are damaging that cause, if you really believe in it, you step aside.