Impulses Quote by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
“Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1805
Trust your initial instincts because they are often correct, despite doubts.
In simple terms: First impulses are usually right.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your gut feelings.
Themes
intuition
decision‑making
confidence
psychology
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
psychological
advisory
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
heuristics
self‑trust
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored a gut feeling?
- What evidence supports your intuition?
A Different Perspective
Impulses can be swayed by emotion or incomplete info.
