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The difference between self-confidence and narcissism
The difference between self-confidence and narcissism is: different reference, different usage and different emphasis.

First, refer to different

1, Confidence: Believe in yourself.

2. Narcissism: a psychological state of self-worship and excessive attention to self-perfection.

Second, the usage is different.

1, self-confidence: Jin's "A Gentleman's Journey": "I am confident when I am close to suffering, and a gentleman is prepared for a rainy day."

Vernacular translation: the common mistake of ordinary people is overconfidence; Smart people always nip in the bud.

2, narcissism: Fang Ming Xiaoru's "Fu Zheng Yi Hao Shu" (third): Scholar-officials in recent times, happy and arrogant, satisfied with their own vision.

Vernacular translation: In recent days, the scholar-officials have fallen into a state of self-worship and are on their high horse.

Third, the emphasis is different.

1, self-confidence: it is a neutral word with positive significance.

2, narcissism: it is a derogatory term.