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Confidence Quote by William Butler Yeats

“Bid imagination run / Much on the Great Questioner; / What He can question, what if questioned I / Can with a fitting confidence reply.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Bid imagination run / Much on the Great Questioner; / What He can question, what if questioned I / Can with a fitting confidence reply.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Questioner” (collection), 1913

The poet urges bold curiosity, suggesting that questioning and answering with confidence are essential to imagination.

In simple terms: Ask and answer confidently to fuel imagination.

Key Takeaway

Embrace daring inquiry.

Themes

curiosity imagination confidence

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • artistic brainstorming
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy creative thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What questions do you avoid?
  • How can you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective

Confidence may lead to overconfidence and blind spots.

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