Oh, believe me, I see it very clearly myself in the heyday and cocksureness of youth, flinging at you, with much energy and little skill, my immature generalisations from science; and you with an elderly beneficence and tolerance, smiling shrewdly and affectionately upon me, secure in the knowledge that sooner or later I am sure to get through with it all and join you in your broad and placid philosophy.
"The Kempton-Wace Letters"
Jack London Anna Strunsky
Could she ever atone in his eyes for her cocksureness, her blind egotism?
"The Gun-Brand"
James B. Hendryx
Paul was quick to perceive this underlying cocksureness, and his whole soul rose in rebellion.
"Jane Lends A Hand"
Shirley Watkins