The intangibles are a euphemism for we have no idea what…
“The intangibles are a euphemism for we have no idea what we're looking for but we know it when we see it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We label unknown qualities as “intangibles” because we can’t define them, yet we recognize them when encountered.
In simple terms: We sense the undefinable.
Trust intuition for vague concepts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiring decisions
- product design
- art critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “intangibles” guide your choices?
- How can you verify them?
Overreliance on gut can be biased.