# Security Without Boasting by The Emily Post Institute > “A person who respects herself isn’t boastful or pushy but is secure in a way that inspires confidence in others.” > **— The Emily Post Institute**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [The Principles of Etiquette — The Emily Post Institute](https://emilypost.com/advice/the-principles-of-etiquette) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — “Security Without Boasting.” - **Why it belongs:** The sentence precisely distinguishes confidence from the uncouth flaunting of superiority. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Comportment - 01 - Presence and Bearing|Presence and Bearing]] - **American route:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 03 - Discretion|Discretion]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Comportment|American Comportment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “A person who respects herself isn’t boastful or pushy but is secure in a way that inspires confidence in others.” — The Emily Post Institute, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-security-without-boasting ```