Proof of Trotsky's farsightedness is that none of his predictions has yet come true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trotsky ironically notes that none of his predictions about the future have happened.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that his predictions are proven wrong because they did not come true.
- What can you take from it?
- Predictions often fail to match reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How accurate are your forecasts?
- Why do predictions fail?
Another view
It relies on a narrow timeframe that might not reflect long-term trends.
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