Self-confidence was the basis of Hanuman’s courage; over it he erected the walls of self-satisfaction; on them he constructed the roof of self-sacrifice, and he dwelt in that mansion enjoying the bliss of self-realisation. (SSS Vol.10, p. 92)

Today, the world is facing ruin and disaster because people have lost confidence in themselves. Self-confidence alone is capable of granting peace and prosperity to each person. He receives good everywhere; he is honoured in all places. Whatever he touches becomes gold. When a person has no faith in himself, how can he place faith in others? Even when he has such faith, it cannot be sincere and firm. It is at best artificial and superficial. Such a person will not have faith in his mother, father, wife and children. He pretends to believe, that is all. So he behaves treacherously and might even injure the parents. So, Self-confidence is a must for every student. (V Vahini, p. 82)

The most important factor for success in a man’s life is his self-confidence. Only when you have confidence and full faith in this name, can you reach the named one behind the name. When you rub two pieces of wood, fire is generated. When you churn the curd, you can get butter out of it. When you enquire into the secrets and mysteries of the world, you will realise that the sweet name of Rama as the Tattva itself. (SSVahini, p. 29)

Develop self-confidence instead of confidence in the world. Self-confidence may be compared to the foundation for the edifice of life. Self-satisfaction is like the walls, Self-sacrifice is the roof and Self-realisation is the happiness of living in the mansion of human body. Therefore with self-confidence, you can accomplish anything and secure joy. You will be able to face and surmount any difficulties in life. (ICS, p. 31)

A man filled with love has great peace of mind, is pure of heart, and is unaffected by adverse conditions, failures, and losses. This strength is gained by love of the Lord, which gives great self-confidence. This self-confidence generates immense internal power. (WLMG –p. 252)

Absence of self-confidence is the cause of all miseries and troubles man encounters in the world. One should have confidence in his own inner Self that is the Atma. If one has this self-confidence, he will have self-satisfaction, which will lead to self-sacrifice. Self-sacrifice leads to liberation or Self-Realisation. Everything is based on "Self" and everyone is Atma swarupa (embodiment of the Self). The body is just an instrument. There is water in the tumbler. Without the tumbler water can t be kept; the tumbler is the basis for the water which is needed to quench the thirst. So also, the body is the vessel to hold the water of Divinity. To drink the water is Sadhana. Your thirst for realising Divinity is quenched by Sadhana. (SSS Vol.26)

Students should develop self-confidence and embark on the journey of life with faith in God. Students should cultivate self-confidence and manifest their Divinity in their speech, their songs, their sports and all actions. However, occasionally the weakness in them may come out. For instance, when they succumb to troubles, are overcome by grief and are unable to face losses, they show their inner weakness. Students should confront such situations with fortitude. (SSS Vol.30)

Defamation and criticism also do some good

The wealth that you have given away is really yours. That is the reason why the TheVedas(ancient sacred scriptures) have declared, "Not through actions, nor through progeny, nor through wealth can Immortality be won; it can be won only through renunciation." The youth must acquire and Invest in themselves all the skills and virtues which can help India prosper and shine forth as the benefactor and preceptor of mankind. They must develop self-confidence, the base for the mansion of their life; they must then erect the walls of; self-satisfaction and put on them the roof of self-sacrifice. Then they can live in that house and achieve Self-Realisation. Thus they must progress along these steps and become exemplars of Indian culture in Its glory. (SSS Vol.13)

Involve in acts that encourage detachment

Whatever work is undertaken, one should do it with interest and faith. Samadhana refers to contentment. He who has the least desires is the richest man in the world. He who is filled with desires is the poorest man in the world. Therefore, one should have contentment and self-satisfaction. Self-satisfaction comes from self-confidence. Self-satisfaction can lead one to self-sacrifice and through it to Self-Realisation. (SSS Vol.18)

Absence of self-confidence is the cause of all miseries and troubles man encounters in the world. One should have confidence in his own inner Self that is the Atma. If one has this self-confidence, he will have self-satisfaction, which will lead to self-sacrifice. Self-sacrifice leads to liberation or Self-Realisation. Everything is based on "Self" and everyone is Atma swarupa (embodiment of the Self). The body is just an instrument. There is water in the tumbler. Without the tumbler water can t be kept; the tumbler is the basis for the water which is needed to quench the thirst. So also, the body is the vessel to hold the water of Divinity. To drink the water is Sadhana. Your thirst for realising Divinity is quenched by Sadhana. (SSS Vol.26)

Without self-confidence no achievement is possible. If you have confidence in your strength and skill, you can draw upon the inner springs of courage and raise yourselves to a higher level of joy and peace. For, confidence in yourselves arises through the Atma, which is your inner Reality. The Atma is peace. It is joy, It is strength. It is wisdom. So, it is from the Atma that you draw all these equipments for spiritual progress. There are two eight-syllabled axioms in the Geetha, which are the basic beliefs man must have Shraddhavan labhate jnanam (with Faith, wisdom is won) and Samsayatma Vinasyati (the doubter is destroyed). They are two embankments between which the river of life can flow, safe and steady, towards the Sea of Divine Grace. During the years of youth, the river is subject to sudden floods which may eat into the embankments and damage the region. So, special Care has to be taken to render them strong. (SSS Vol.7)