--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: They could not all be right. At least…" description: "\"“They could not all be right. At least, some had to be more right than others. Or less wrong.”\" — Bernard Wolfe" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79a/bernard-wolfe-74304_philosophy_they-could-not-all-be-right-at-least-som_1440916.jpg" --- # They could not all be right. At least, some had to be more… ![“They could not all be right. At least, some had to be more right than others. Or less wrong.” quote by Bernard Wolfe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79a/bernard-wolfe-74304_philosophy_they-could-not-all-be-right-at-least-som_1440916.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79a/bernard-wolfe-74304_philosophy_they-could-not-all-be-right-at-least-som_1440916.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/79a/bernard-wolfe-74304_philosophy_they-could-not-all-be-right-at-least-som_1440916.jpg) > ““They could not all be right. At least, some had to be more right than others. Or less wrong.”” Bernard Wolfe ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Not everyone can be completely correct; some are relatively more accurate, while others are less wrong. **In simple terms:** Some are more right, some less wrong. Key Takeaway Aim for relative correctness. Themes ethics truth relativism accuracy mistakes Mood critical analytical philosophical Type debate reflective When to use this quote - scientific research - policy debate - personal judgment Key Concepts epistemology critical thinking decision making Questions to Reflect On - How do we value “less wrong” versus “more right”? - When is a “less wrong” stance sufficient? 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