Quote by Samuel Johnson

Every man naturally persuades himself that he can keep his resolutions, nor is he convinced of his imbecility but by length of time and frequency of experiment.

Every man naturally persuades himself that he can keep his r

Summary

This quote implies that individuals tend to believe in their own ability to uphold their resolutions or achieve their goals. It suggests that self-confidence is inherent and people are only convinced of their own weakness when they repeatedly fail over an extended period. In essence, individuals have a persistent optimism regarding their capabilities until experience proves otherwise, leading to the realization of their limitations.

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