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Doe Quote by Ally Carter

“If it works, it works,' Kat told him. 'And if it doesn't?' he asked. She looked at him. 'If it doesn't, then I've heard Monaco has the nicest prisons in all of Europe.' 'It does,' both Hamish and Angus said in unison. And with that, it was decided.” quote by Ally Carter
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“If it works, it works,' Kat told him. 'And if it doesn't?' he asked. She looked at him. 'If it doesn't, then I've heard Monaco has the nicest prisons in all of Europe.' 'It does,' both Hamish and Angus said in unison. And with that, it was decided.”

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Last Summer by Ally Carter, 2013

A pragmatic approach to problem solving: accept what works, and if it fails, find a better alternative.

In simple terms: Accept solutions, seek improvements when they fail.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flexibility and seek better options.

Themes

pragmatism problem solving adaptability

Mood

determined lighthearted

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • personal relationships
  • project management

Key Concepts

decision theory risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria do you use to judge a solution's success?
  • How do you handle repeated failures?
A Different Perspective

If the new solution is worse, the cycle repeats without progress.

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