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There is a distinction between [[confidence]] and [[conceit]] ... To have self-confidence is very different from being a conceited [idiot]. A confident man knows what he can do. He doesn't commit himself to the impractical, but to what is achievable. <ref>http://www.archive.org/stream/brainwashingstor00huntrich/brainwashingstor00huntrich_djvu.txt</ref>
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[[File:Achillii 490 84, Greece - panoramio.jpg|thumbnail|300px|In [[Greek mythology]], the Greek hero [[Achilles]] is often said to have [[hubris]].<ref>[https://www.thecollector.com/greek-heroes-hubris/ How the Mighty Fall: The Hubris of 6 Greek Heroes]</ref>]]
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There is a distinction between [[self-confidence]] and [[conceit]]. To be confident is very different from being conceited. A confident person knows what he can do. He doesn't commit himself to the impractical, but to what is achievable.
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== See also ==
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*[[Hubris]]
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*[[Pride]]
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*[[Vanity]]
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*[[Self-esteem]]
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*[[Self-concept]]
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*[[Narcissism]]
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== External links ==
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*[https://www.elitedaily.com/life/culture/4-major-differences-self-confident-conceited/982469 4 Major Differences Between Being Self-Confident And Being Conceited]
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*[https://www.doersempire.com/confidence-and-conceit/ The Fine Line Between Confidence and Conceit]
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*[https://fastercapital.com/content/Conceit--The-Fine-Line-Between-Confidence-and-Hubris.html Conceit: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Hubris]
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*[https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2022/4/the-difference-between-high-self-esteem-and-conceit The Difference Between High Self-Esteem and Conceit]
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*[https://womenforhire.com/advice/conceit-vs-confidence/#:~:text=Conceitedness%20is%20often%20rooted%20in,your%20abilities%20and%20love%20yourself. Conceit vs. Confidence]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:20, October 8, 2025

In Greek mythology, the Greek hero Achilles is often said to have hubris.[1]

There is a distinction between self-confidence and conceit. To be confident is very different from being conceited. A confident person knows what he can do. He doesn't commit himself to the impractical, but to what is achievable.

See also

External links

References