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“The most dangerous error is failure to recognize our own tendency to error.” quote by B. H. Liddell Hart
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“The most dangerous error is failure to recognize our own tendency to error.”

B. H. Liddell Hart

About This Quote

Source Book: History of Strategy, 1938

Failing to notice our own mistakes is the greatest danger.

In simple terms: Ignoring personal errors is risky.

Key Takeaway

Audit your assumptions.

Themes

self-awareness error management leadership

Mood

pragmatic serious

Type

strategic educational

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • military strategy
  • personal development

Key Concepts

cognitive bias strategic thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What processes help you catch your own errors?
  • How can teams foster constructive critique?
A Different Perspective

Self‑criticism can be demotivating.

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