Assured Quote by Nicholas Hawksmoor
“Strong Reason and good fancy, joyn'd with experience and tryalls, so that we are assured of the good effects of it.”
About This Quote
Reason and imagination, combined with experience, give confidence in their positive outcomes.
In simple terms: Reason and imagination plus experience assure good results.
Key Takeaway
Trust that experience validates ideas.
Themes
confidence
experience
imagination
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative projects
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
philosophy
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does experience shape your confidence?
- When might imagination mislead?
A Different Perspective
Experience may be limited, leading to overconfidence.
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