Agreement Quote by Krystal Ball
“A preliminary agreement in principle is not a deal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2019
A preliminary agreement signals intent but lacks binding commitment, cautioning against assuming certainty.
In simple terms: Preliminary not a final deal.
Treat early agreements as tentative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- policy drafting
- partnership talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure clarity?
- When should you move beyond principle?
Premature confidence can cause loss.