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“Everything worthwhile is a good idea, but did you ever notice there is more bad ideas that will work than there is good ones?” quote by Will Rogers
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“Everything worthwhile is a good idea, but did you ever notice there is more bad ideas that will work than there is good ones?”

Will Rogers

About This Quote

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

Good ideas are rare; many bad ideas seem to work, so discernment is essential.

In simple terms: Good ideas are scarce, bad ideas are many.

Key Takeaway

Question ideas critically.

Themes

critical thinking decision making wisdom

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business
  • education
  • innovation
  • daily choices

Key Concepts

cognitive bias evaluation risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria do you use to judge an idea?
  • How do you test an idea before adopting it?
A Different Perspective

Bad ideas that work can reinforce poor habits if unexamined.

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