The last rule was to make enumerations so complete, and reviews so comprehensive, that I should be certain of omitting nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The final rule involves making complete enumerations and comprehensive reviews to ensure nothing is missed.
- In plain terms
- Review everything completely to avoid missing details.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure thoroughness to prevent omissions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you ensure thoroughness?
- What happens when you miss a detail?
Another view
Complete reviews can be time consuming or impractical.
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