I don't know that I could draw one that's perfect. But I'd…
“I don't know that I could draw one that's perfect. But I'd rather by approximately right than precisely wrong, and it would be precisely wrong to turn it down.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Preferring an approximate, honest answer is better than a precise, false one; rejecting offers that are clearly wrong.
In simple terms: Better to be roughly right than exactly wrong.
Choose honesty over precision when stakes are high.
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When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- daily choices
- leadership coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is precision essential?
- How do you balance accuracy and honesty?
Exact precision can be valuable in technical fields.