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Appearance Quote by James Kirkwood

“One of the local reporters assured me Garrison would put in an appearance for the cross-examination, but as the courtroom settled down and the rear doors were closed, there was no sign of him.” quote by James Kirkwood
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“One of the local reporters assured me Garrison would put in an appearance for the cross-examination, but as the courtroom settled down and the rear doors were closed, there was no sign of him.”

James Kirkwood

About This Quote

Source Film: The Last of the Mohicans, 1992

A promised witness fails to appear, highlighting unreliability of assurances.

In simple terms: Someone promised didn't show up.

Key Takeaway

Expect the unexpected.

Themes

trust legal uncertainty

Mood

anxious tense

Type

cautionary realistic

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • legal proceedings
  • planning
  • contingency
  • risk management

Key Concepts

reliability expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify commitments?
  • What backup plans do you have?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on others can jeopardize outcomes.

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