Average Quote by Elizur Wright
“While nothing is more uncertain than a single life, nothing is more certain than the average duration of a thousand lives.”
About This Quote
Individual lives are unpredictable, but large groups follow statistical certainty.
In simple terms: Large groups are predictable.
Use statistics wisely.
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When to use this quote
- public health planning
- insurance
- policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect personal risk?
- When should you trust averages?