If it works, it works,' Kat told him. 'And if it doesn't?'…
“If it works, it works,' Kat told him. 'And if it doesn't?' he asked. She looked at him. 'If it doesn't, then I've heard Monaco has the nicest prisons in all of Europe.' 'It does,' both Hamish and Angus said in unison. And with that, it was decided.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A pragmatic approach to problem solving: accept what works, and if it fails, find a better alternative.
In simple terms: Accept solutions, seek improvements when they fail.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility and seek better options.
Themes
pragmatism
problem solving
adaptability
Mood
determined
lighthearted
Type
advice
humorous
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
- project management
Key Concepts
decision theory
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria do you use to judge a solution's success?
- How do you handle repeated failures?
A Different Perspective
If the new solution is worse, the cycle repeats without progress.