People are slow to claim confidence in undertakings of magnitude.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People hesitate to show confidence in large undertakings. Great tasks inspire caution rather than bold claims.
- In plain terms
- People rarely feel confident when starting big tasks.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect hesitation when facing large challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you hesitate on big tasks?
- Why is confidence rare in large ventures?
Another view
Some bold people do claim confidence readily.
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