My gran'ther's rule was safer 'n 'tis to crow: Don't never prophesy-onless ye know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not make predictions unless you have certain knowledge.
- In plain terms
- Only predict things if you know they will happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid speculation without evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you predict too often?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Another view
Sometimes you must act on best guesses without full knowledge.
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