Experience teaches that a strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong memory often correlates with weak judgment.
- In plain terms
- People who remember everything may not judge well.
- What can you take from it?
- Memory does not guarantee good decision-making.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does knowing facts help you decide better?
- Why might memory hurt judgment?
Another view
Many people possess both strong memory and sound judgment.
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