Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1879 — Self-Confidence. [ARTICLE]

Self-Confidence.

Nevada Herald. We believe in self-confident people. Experience teaches us that they are the only individuals in this world who manage to get what they want. Modesty is a pearl indeed, but often doomed to be “cast before swine.” Beneath the unflinching glitter of diamonds, the pearls shine But palely. You of the downcast eye ana reticent mein, will never possess that which you covet. Your self-assured neighbor, with confident smile and ready reply, will step in and relieve you of all responsibility in regard to the matter in hand. It makes but little difference to the world that those who win the prize you seek arejun worthy theplaoe or position they have gainea, and which you have lost. The world has no qualms of conscience concerning those who shrink back to' hide within its shadow. Its smiles and favors are for those who fbce it boldly, those who come with strong glances and unfaltering tone to present their cause. If you wish to win the day banish the tell-tale blush from your cheek and forehead, and leave uneasiness and hesitancy of manner at home. Never lose your selfcommand and self-respect. Cultivate the “bump” of self-confidence assiduously as, if you. thoroughly respect yourself you will win the respect of others. is a pearl, but selfconfidence is a diamond that generallv makes its mark. »