Time Quote by Michael Crichton
““Like everything else I'd seen at Xymos, it was jerry-built, half-baked, concocted in a hurry to solve present problems and never a thought to the future.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton, 1969
A product rushed to address immediate issues suffers from poor quality and neglects long‑term consequences.
In simple terms: Rushed solutions lack durability.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize thoughtful design over speed.
Themes
quality
short‑term thinking
future planning
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- software development
- product design
- policy making
- emergency response
Key Concepts
engineering
risk management
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term impacts are you overlooking?
- How can you balance urgency with foresight?
A Different Perspective
Quick fixes may cause larger problems later.
