It is not going to shed its new-found self-confidence and assertiveness just because of a few speeches.

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And this isn't because of a lack of lean-in self-confidence.

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"My father always advocated gaining self-confidence outside the family business because once you're in, you never know if you're doing a good job or if people are just being nice to you, " he says.

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These are concepts of great practical significance, even if they sound abstract and platitudinous, because they underlie one's sense of right and moral self-confidence.

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And I was just so overcome by emotion because at that point of time, you know, after 17 films, you have no self confidence left.

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We need citizens and parents to get involved, because nothing we do in school with make much of a difference unless we instill in our kids the self-confidence and the self-discipline and the work ethic that are at the heart of success not just in school but in life.

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