Confidence Quote by John Dryden
“Confidence is the feeling we have before knowing all the facts”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Unfortunate Lover, 1690
Confidence precedes full knowledge; it is a provisional feeling before facts are known.
In simple terms: Confidence before facts.
Accept provisional confidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative projects
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you seek more facts?
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
Overconfidence can mislead.