Excused Quote by Charles Darwin
““I hope that I may be excused for entering on these personal details, as I give them to show that I have not been hasty in coming to a decision.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1859, to a colleague
He explains his detailed reasoning to avoid appearing hasty in decision making.
In simple terms: He gives details to show careful thought.
Provide thorough context before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- legal judgments
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much detail is enough?
- When does explanation become excuse?
May be overly verbose, delaying action.