Blaufuks wanted to be a writer from an early age, but lacked confidence in his ability.

And perhaps he lacked confidence in his ability to fight a full-scale battle.

'I was always pretty confident and never lacked belief in my own ability,' he said.

They lack confidence in their ability to effect change or improve the quality of their lives.

"That is especially true now, at this crucial time, since today's leaders lack confidence in their ability to maintain control."

Guess I've caused a lot of hard feeling because I lacked faith in your ability.

Half of all people surveyed said they lacked confidence in his ability to handle a serious crisis.

What he lacked in his ability to keep a solid rhythm, James made up in energy and ferocity.

Initiatives in Training Yet many teachers lack confidence in their ability to teach about religion.

Still, lacking complete confidence in her ability as yet, she grabbed trees and took things in short stages.