--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Assume nothing. Even if you think you…" description: "\"“Assume nothing. Even if you think you know everything. Even if you’re sure that you’re right. Get confirmation. That whole “ass” cliché about assuming..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e71/emma-chase-699_assume_assume-nothing-even-if-you-think-you-kno_2335707.jpg" --- # Assume nothing. Even if you think you know everything… ![“Assume nothing. Even if you think you know everything. Even if you’re sure that you’re right. Get confirmation. That whole “ass” cliché about assuming? It’s right on the money. And if you’re not careful, it could end up costing you the best thing that’s ever going to happen to you. And another…” quote by Emma Chase](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e71/emma-chase-699_assume_assume-nothing-even-if-you-think-you-kno_2335707.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e71/emma-chase-699_assume_assume-nothing-even-if-you-think-you-kno_2335707.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e71/emma-chase-699_assume_assume-nothing-even-if-you-think-you-kno_2335707.jpg) > ““Assume nothing. Even if you think you know everything. Even if you’re sure that you’re right. Get confirmation. That whole “ass” cliché about assuming? It’s right on the money. And if you’re not careful, it could end up costing you the best thing that’s ever going to happen to you. And another thing—don’t get too comfortable. Take chances. Don’t be afraid to lay it on the line. Even if you’re happy. Even if you think life is happy. Even if you think life is freaking perfect”” [Emma Chase](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/emma-chase/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Never assume certainty; seek verification and stay open to risk despite comfort or perceived success. **In simple terms:** Question assumptions, stay vigilant, embrace risk. Key Takeaway Validate ideas, take calculated risks. Themes critical thinking risk self‑awareness Mood cautious motivated Type advice motivational When to use this quote - business decisions - personal relationships - creative projects - career moves Key Concepts cognitive bias confidence uncertainty Questions to Reflect On - What assumptions are you overlooking? - How can you test your confidence safely? 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