Careful Quote by Peter Ustinov
“Intelligent or not, we all make mistakes and perhaps the intelligent mistakes are the worst, because so much careful thought has gone into them.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Man Who Knew Too Much, 1956
Intelligent people can make the most harmful errors because they overthink them.
In simple terms: Smart mistakes can be the worst.
Key Takeaway
Beware overthinking.
Themes
mistakes
intelligence
humility
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
overanalysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you check your assumptions?
- When does analysis become paralysis?
A Different Perspective
Even careful thought can't prevent error.
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