Quote by William Butler Yeats

The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of pa

Summary

This quote by W.B. Yeats suggests that individuals who truly possess the qualities needed for leadership and positive change often lack the determination and conviction necessary to enact it. In contrast, those who are morally corrupt or hold negative intentions exhibit a passionate and relentless drive to achieve their goals. It reflects the ironic and unsettling reality where the most deserving often lack the necessary qualities to inspire action, while the worst easily influence and stir others with their forceful convictions.

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Certainty

By William Butler Yeats

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