Jack: Gee, I never thought of that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jack admits he had not considered a previously unthought-of idea.
- In plain terms
- He realizes someone else had a point he missed.
- What can you take from it?
- Be open to perspectives you haven't considered.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you were surprised?
- How do you handle new ideas?
Another view
It is vague and lacks specific context for the idea.
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Permalink to quote #32 Jack: Oh, it's not that big a difference. You're twenty-five and I'm thirty-nine.
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