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Remember Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“Remember, everything is right until it’s wrong. You’ll know when it’s wrong.” - “You think so?” - “I’m quite sure. If you don’t it doesn’t matter. Nothing will matter then” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““Remember, everything is right until it’s wrong. You’ll know when it’s wrong.” - “You think so?” - “I’m quite sure. If you don’t it doesn’t matter. Nothing will matter then””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, possibly interview, 20th century

It suggests that things seem fine until a problem appears, then you recognize the error

In simple terms: Things appear fine until they go wrong

Key Takeaway

Stay alert for signs of trouble

Themes

caution perception reality

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • project management
  • relationships
  • health monitoring

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you detect early warning signs?
  • What assumptions might mask problems?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook subtle issues that persist unnoticed

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