Affair Quote by Edmund Burke
“There is a sort of enthusiasm in all projectors, absolutely necessary for their affairs, which makes them proof against the most fatiguing delays, the most mortifying disappointments, the most shocking insults; and, what is severer than all, the presumptuous judgement of the ignorant upon their designs.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Reflections on criticism, 1790
Projectors need enthusiasm to endure delays, insults, and ignorant judgments.
In simple terms: Enthusiasm helps endure setbacks and criticism.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilience through passion.
Themes
resilience
criticism
enthusiasm
artistry
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic work
- public speaking
- personal projects
Key Concepts
psychology of perseverance
social judgment
creative confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain enthusiasm amid criticism?
- What strategies protect against ignorant judgments?
A Different Perspective
Critics can be harsh and dismissive, undermining confidence.
