Remark Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
““And how many cases where no one came back, making nothing to remark? No tale worth repeating? One hundred to one? Five hundred to one? The exception always gets more attention than the rule. I’m not sure you should race off down this road too quickly.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Best of All Possible Worlds" by Lois McMaster Bujold, 2013
Rare events capture attention, while common occurrences are overlooked; caution against over‑reacting to exceptions.
In simple terms: Exceptions get more focus than the rule.
Key Takeaway
Balance attention between outliers and typical patterns.
Themes
statistics
bias
decision making
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- risk assessment
- media analysis
Key Concepts
availability heuristic
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you consider the norm?
- When should you act on an exception?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on outliers can distort perception and decisions.
