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

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

William Butler Yeats, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, penned the famous line, “The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity” in his poem “The Second Coming”. This line has since become a widely quoted and analyzed phrase, as it captures the essence of human nature and the complexities of society.