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.”
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.
Embrace daring inquiry.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic brainstorming
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions do you avoid?
- How can you balance confidence with humility?
Confidence may lead to overconfidence and blind spots.