Accident Quote by Orson Scott Card
“And yet.. even if you had been right, it would only have been by accident. A broken clock is right two times a day.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender's Game, 1985
Even correct conclusions can be accidental; reliability doesn’t guarantee intentional insight.
In simple terms: Accidental correctness lacks true understanding.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper reasoning beyond luck.
Themes
knowledge
chance
truth
logic
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Scientific research
- decision making
- problem solving
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Epistemology
probability
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify that a correct result is not just chance?
- When should you trust a result that seems coincidental?
A Different Perspective
Accidental correctness can mislead future decisions.
