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“Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.” quote by Mae West
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“Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.”

Mae West

About This Quote

Source Film: She Done Him Wrong (1933) starring Mae West

When faced with two bad choices, choose the one you have never experienced before, embracing novelty over certainty.

In simple terms: Pick the unfamiliar evil instead of the known one.

Key Takeaway

Try new challenges when stuck.

Themes

risk novelty decision‑making

Mood

courageous provocative

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career crossroads
  • ethical dilemmas
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new path could you explore?
  • How does fear influence your choices?
A Different Perspective

Choosing the unknown may increase risk and uncertainty.

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