Put in hours and hours of planning, figure everything down…
“Put in hours and hours of planning, figure everything down to the last detail, then what? Burglar alarms start going off all overthe place for no sensible reason. A gun fires of its own accord and a man is shot. And a broken-down old house no good for anything but chasing kids has to trip over us. Blind accidents. What can you do against blind accidents?”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Big Clock, 1948
Meticulous planning cannot prevent random, uncontrollable events that cause harm.
In simple terms: Planning can't stop random accidents.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and build resilience.
Themes
uncertainty
accidents
control
planning
resilience
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
realistic
When to use this quote
- construction sites
- medical surgeries
- public events
- transport logistics
- home safety
Key Concepts
chaos theory
human error
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for events beyond your control?
- What safeguards can reduce the impact of random accidents?
A Different Perspective
Even with perfect plans, unforeseen variables can cause failure.