Confidence Quote by Julie Kagawa
““But ... but what if I hit you?” A snort. “You’re not going to hit me.” “How do you know?” I bristled at his amused tone. “I could hit you. Even master swordsmen make mistakes. I could get a lucky shot, or you might not see me coming. I don’t want to hurt you.” He favored me with another patient look. “And how much experience do you have with swords and weapons in general?” “Um.” I glanced down at the saber in my hand. “Thirty seconds?” He smiled, that calm, irritatingly confident smirk. “You’re not going to hit me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron King, 2018
A character challenges another’s confidence in swordsmanship, exposing bravado and the tension between skill and overconfidence.
In simple terms: Confidence in combat is questioned through teasing.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with humility.
Themes
confidence
skill
humor
Mood
playful
tense
Type
fictional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- training
- dueling
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
martial arts
psychology of risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your skill level?
- How do you handle doubt?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to reckless behavior.
