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“He'd no time for reports. He suspected that about 95% of the written word was never read by anyone anyway.” quote by Colin Dexter
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““He'd no time for reports. He suspected that about 95% of the written word was never read by anyone anyway.””

Colin Dexter

About This Quote

The speaker dismisses the value of documentation, believing most written content goes unread, highlighting a preference for action over record‑keeping.

In simple terms: Skeptical of written reports

Key Takeaway

Prioritize impact over paperwork

Themes

productivity information overload efficiency communication prioritization

Mood

pragmatic cynical focused

Type

observation critique

When to use this quote

  • busy executive reviewing reports
  • researcher deciding what to publish
  • team lead allocating time
  • author questioning manuscript relevance

Key Concepts

value of documentation reading habits time management

Practical Applications

  • streamlining reporting processes
  • implementing summary dashboards

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does every piece of writing need to be read?
  • How can we ensure essential information reaches its audience?
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