Business Quote by Duke of Wellington
“All the business of war, and indeed all the business of life, is to endeavour to find out what you don't know by what you do; that's what I called 'guess what was at the other side of the hill'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Army, 1815
Understanding unknowns through action; probing beyond visible limits to gain insight.
In simple terms: Learn by acting and observing unknowns.
Key Takeaway
Act, observe, learn.
Themes
strategy
knowledge
exploration
Mood
curious
determined
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- business decision making
- scientific research
- personal growth
Key Concepts
epistemology
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you testing?
- How do you handle unexpected results?
A Different Perspective
Action alone may not reveal truth without reflection.
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