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“When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.” quote by Mae West
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“When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.”

Mae West

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Choosing the lesser of two evils can be approached by trying something new, turning the decision into an experiment.

In simple terms: When faced with bad options, pick the one you haven’t tried.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty as a way to break patterns.

Themes

decision‑making risk novelty

Mood

playful provocative

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • career moves
  • relationship choices
  • political decisions
  • consumer purchases

Key Concepts

experiment ethical ambiguity choice theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you willing to take for a fresh perspective?
  • Can novelty improve the quality of a bad choice?
A Different Perspective

Trying the unknown may still lead to negative outcomes.

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