Certain Quote by Eric Hobsbawm
“The only certain thing about the future is that it will surprise even those who have seen furthest into it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Age of Extremes, 1994
The future is inherently unpredictable, surprising even experts.
In simple terms: Future always holds surprises.
Expect the unexpected.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- planning
- risk management
- innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for unforeseen changes?
- What role does humility play in forecasting?
Predictive models can’t capture all variables.