Devil Quote by Coco Chanel
“I remember confuting one of Westminster's favourite maxims, "better the devil you know than the devil you don't". In the annals of popular wisdom, this is one of the most cretinous sayings I have come across.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1950s, Coco Chanel
Critiques a common proverb as foolish, warning against trusting harmful advice without evidence.
In simple terms: Question common sayings that may be unhelpful.
Key Takeaway
Beware of advice that sounds wise but lacks proof.
Themes
critical thinking
wisdom
advice
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
advisory
critical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- business strategy
- team leadership
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the familiar always safer?
- When should you trust intuition over data?
A Different Perspective
The saying may still hold in some contexts where familiarity reduces risk.
