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Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish pe
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"Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live"

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Franklin D. Roosevelt's quote speaks to the importance of having confidence in oneself and in others. He suggests that self-confidence is constructed on a foundation of honesty, honor, and the satisfaction of responsibilities. He stresses that without these qualities, self-confidence can not exist. He likewise suggests that devoted security and unselfish performance are essential for self-confidence to prosper. This quote speaks to the value of having strong moral values and of being reliable and dependable. It likewise talks to the importance of being generous and of protecting those who are in requirement. Roosevelt's quote is a tip that self-confidence is developed on a foundation of strong ethical values which without these values, confidence can not exist.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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