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“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong, my dear', said her father, looking at the clock. 'Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong, my dear', said her father, looking at the clock. 'Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

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

Even imperfect or stopped things can be right at times, suggesting that all have occasional value.

In simple terms: Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Key Takeaway

Accept occasional success in flawed systems.

Themes

optimism perspective resilience

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • project management
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

probability timing value

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should we fix a broken system?
  • How to balance patience and action?
A Different Perspective

It may excuse complacency.

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