Confidence Quote by Carol Tavris
“Doubt is not the enemy of justice; overconfidence is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Confidence Gap, Carol Tavris, 2015
Overconfidence blinds judgment more than doubt, leading to unjust outcomes.
In simple terms: Too much confidence harms justice.
Check confidence before acting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- leadership
- policy making
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does overconfidence affect your decisions?
- What checks can you add to curb it?
Confidence can be hard to recognize without feedback.