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 diffidence distrust christ 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 diffidence has-beens certain Diffidence is the better part of knowledge. Charles Caleb Colton diffidence uncertainty We are as often duped by diffidence as by confidence. Lord Chesterfield diffidence confidence Persons extremely reserved are like old enamelled watches, which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what o'clock it was. Robert Walpole diffidence clock watches Diffidence and awkwardness are antidotes to love. William Hazlitt awkwardness antidote diffidence Diffidence is a sort of false modesty. William Makepeace Thackeray false-modesty diffidence modesty A tardiness in nature, William Shakespeare tardiness diffidence
