Decision making Quote by Amos Oz
““He had the feeling that he must make a decision, and though he was used to making many decisions every day, this time he was beset with uncertainty; in fact he had no idea what was being asked of him””
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Michael, 1968
Decision‑making is paralyzed by uncertainty; the protagonist feels lost despite routine choices.
In simple terms: Uncertainty stalls decision making.
Embrace uncertainty to act.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career moves
- personal relationships
- daily choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What decision feels most uncertain now?
- How can you reduce analysis paralysis?
Too much analysis can cause inertia.