The longer I live the more I see that I am never wrong about anything, and that all the pains I have so humbly taken to verify my notions have only wasted my time.[1]
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author admits that trying to verify his ideas only wastes time since he is rarely wrong.
- In plain terms
- I think I am right, so checking takes too long.
- What can you take from it?
- Overthinking can waste time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you ever trust your gut?
- How much proof do you need?
Another view
It expresses excessive confidence in one's own judgment.
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