I turned on the pillow with a little moan, and at this juncture Jeeves entered with the vital oolong. I clutched at it like a drowning man at a straw hat.
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Confidence, of course is an admirable asset to a golfer, but it should be an unspoken confidence. It is perilous to put it into speech. The gods of golf lie in wait to chasten the presumptious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Confidence is important but should be kept understated, especially in golf.
This quote emphasizes that while confidence is a valuable trait for a golfer, it is best expressed through actions rather than words. Speaking too confidently can invite misfortune, as it may come across as arrogance, tempting fate to intervene negatively.
Themes
ConfidenceGolfHumilityArroganceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sportsmanship, one might quote this to illustrate the importance of humility.
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