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There’s less of it than there used to be. In the past I have managed to conceal a basic lack of confidence by appearing to be sure about my opinions, which have often come across as cockiness. It’s no longer possible to do that with conviction, though it’s a habit that dies hard. In all sorts of ways one reveals that things aren’t what they used to be. A friend said to me the other day that in the discussion group we are both part of, he is never quite sure whether he can find the words he wants to