Certainty Quote by Karen Maitland
““Miracles are like murders. After the first one, each becomes easier than the last for, with each success, the miracle-worker's certainty in himself becomes stronger.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Angel of the North”, 2002
Miracles become easier after the first, reinforcing confidence and prompting more daring acts.
In simple terms: Success builds confidence, making future feats feel easier.
Key Takeaway
Leverage early wins to boost confidence.
Themes
confidence
miracles
success
psychology
growth
Mood
motivational
cautious
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal challenges
- creative projects
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
reinforcement learning
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What small miracle can you start with?
- How does confidence affect risk?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to reckless decisions.
![“[I]f in other sciences we should arrive at certainty without doubt and truth without error, it behooves us to place the foundations of knowledge in mathematics, in so far as disposed through it we are able to reach certainty in other sciences and truth by the exclusion of error.” quote by Roger Bacon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d13/roger-bacon-15067_able_i-f-in-other-sciences-we-should-arrive-a_24209.jpg)