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Doubt Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“Ezra was right half the time, and when he was wrong, he was so wrong you were never in any doubt about it.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“Ezra was right half the time, and when he was wrong, he was so wrong you were never in any doubt about it.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway, 1929

Ezra's judgments are often correct, but his errors are glaring and undeniable.

In simple terms: Ezra is usually right, but when wrong it's obvious.

Key Takeaway

Trust but verify his claims.

Themes

judgment accuracy confidence

Mood

skeptical cautious

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • political analysis
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

cognitive bias overconfidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess credibility when errors are obvious?
  • When should you doubt a usually source?
A Different Perspective

His mistakes may be overlooked due to reputation.

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