Quotes by Diffidence The true confidence which is faith in Christ, and the true diffidence which is utter distrust of myself--are identical. Alexander MacLaren diffidencedistrustchrist Discretion has been termed the better part of valour, and it is more certain, that diffidence is the better part of knowledge. Charles Caleb Colton diffidencehas-beenscertain Diffidence is the better part of knowledge. Charles Caleb Colton diffidenceuncertainty We are as often duped by diffidence as by confidence. Lord Chesterfield diffidenceconfidence Persons extremely reserved are like old enamelled watches, which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what o'clock it was. Robert Walpole diffidenceclockwatches Diffidence and awkwardness are antidotes to love. William Hazlitt awkwardnessantidotediffidence Diffidence is a sort of false modesty. William Makepeace Thackeray false-modestydiffidencemodesty A tardiness in nature, William Shakespeare tardinessdiffidence
