Between two evils, I generally like to pick the one I never tried before.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Choosing between two bad options, it is better to select the unfamiliar one to gain new experience.
- In plain terms
- When you have to pick a bad option, pick the one you haven't tried.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace new experiences even when choices are poor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unfamiliar path are you avoiding?
- Is comfort worth staying in a bad spot?
Another view
Sometimes the known evil is safer than an unknown one.
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