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“Confidence, of course is an admirable asset to a golfer, but it should be an unspoken confidence. It is perilous to put it into speech. The gods of golf lie in wait to chasten the presumptious.” quote by P. G. Wodehouse
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“Confidence, of course is an admirable asset to a golfer, but it should be an unspoken confidence. It is perilous to put it into speech. The gods of golf lie in wait to chasten the presumptious.”

P. G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Confidence is valuable but should remain subtle; overt bragging invites correction.

In simple terms: Quiet confidence works best.

Key Takeaway

Practice modest confidence.

Themes

confidence humility golf

Mood

light‑hearted reflective

Type

humorous advice

When to use this quote

  • sports competition
  • public speaking
  • leadership
  • dating

Key Concepts

social dynamics self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you over‑spoken confidence?
  • How can you convey confidence without boasting?
A Different Perspective

Excessive confidence can backfire.

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