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“And yet.. even if you had been right, it would only have been by accident. A broken clock is right two times a day.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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“And yet.. even if you had been right, it would only have been by accident. A broken clock is right two times a day.”

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

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

Even correct conclusions can be accidental; reliability doesn’t guarantee intentional insight.

In simple terms: Accidental correctness lacks true understanding.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper reasoning beyond luck.

Themes

knowledge chance truth logic skepticism

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Scientific research
  • decision making
  • problem solving
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Epistemology probability critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify that a correct result is not just chance?
  • When should you trust a result that seems coincidental?
A Different Perspective

Accidental correctness can mislead future decisions.

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