Confidence Quote by E.M. Forster
““It's better to be fooled than to be suspicious - that the confidence trick is the work of man, but the want-of-confidence trick is the work of the devil.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, E.M. Forster, null
Being deceived is preferable to being suspicious; human confidence tricks are human, but devilish tricks stem from lack of confidence.
In simple terms: Better to be fooled than suspicious.
Key Takeaway
Guard against distrust.
Themes
trust
deception
confidence
Mood
cautious
philosophical
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business negotiations
- online interactions
Key Concepts
human nature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is suspicion justified?
- How does confidence influence vulnerability to deception?
A Different Perspective
May ignore legitimate caution.
