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My own vague interpretation of the "confidence" in confidence trick was the ability to inspire it by projecting it. Most people lack confidence, and try to draft off others' confidence, so it creates a lot of room for exploitation
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Look at the heart of any social movement, and whatever else you might find, you'll definitely find a confident, self-certain person. Most of what happens around them can be reduced to "shut up and take my money"