It’s better to err on the side of more, than less, except…
““It’s better to err on the side of more, than less, except if you’re talking about killing people with the last name of Moore.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates excess caution, especially when stakes are high, but humorously limits it to a specific scenario.
In simple terms: Prefer more caution than less, except in a joking context.
Apply caution, but recognize absurd limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal safety
- policy making
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does caution become counterproductive?
- How to balance safety with practicality?
May overlook practicality in favor of overcaution.