The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others – Hasidic Saying

This is not necessarily the truth, it’s a circle that can be broken. But often confidence comes from other people’s selfconfidence. As my friend, Patrick, once said, “My confidence comes from other’s lack of selfconfidence”.

My confidence comes from other’s lack of selfconfidence – Patrick Valentin

Being inspired is the ability to reprocess the work of others – Mikkel Sørensen

A writer reads books. A musician listens to music. A teacher is teached. But not their own work. When they write, compose or teach, they work while inspired by others.