Clock Quote by Marcia Clark
““Even a clock that's broken is right twice a day.””
About This Quote
Source Courtroom: Legal commentary, 1995
Even a faulty system can be correct occasionally, showing that imperfections still yield occasional truth.
In simple terms: Even broken clocks are right twice daily.
Key Takeaway
Accept occasional correctness.
Themes
justice
imperfection
truth
reliability
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- timekeeping
- legal judgments
- quality control
Key Concepts
probability
systemic error
validation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust a flawed system?
- How to mitigate its errors?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on flawed tools can be dangerous.
