--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: De kans was verwaarloosbaar klein, maar…" description: "\"“De kans was verwaarloosbaar klein, maar de kans dat het nooit zou voorkomen, was veel kleiner.”\" — Sander Kok" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37d/sander-kok-41852_quote_de-kans-was-verwaarloosbaar-klein-maar-d_1609976.jpg" --- # De kans was verwaarloosbaar klein, maar de kans dat het… ![“De kans was verwaarloosbaar klein, maar de kans dat het nooit zou voorkomen, was veel kleiner.” quote by Sander Kok](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37d/sander-kok-41852_quote_de-kans-was-verwaarloosbaar-klein-maar-d_1609976.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37d/sander-kok-41852_quote_de-kans-was-verwaarloosbaar-klein-maar-d_1609976.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37d/sander-kok-41852_quote_de-kans-was-verwaarloosbaar-klein-maar-d_1609976.jpg) > ““De kans was verwaarloosbaar klein, maar de kans dat het nooit zou voorkomen, was veel kleiner.”” [Sander Kok](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sander-kok/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even a tiny chance of success is better than a larger chance of failure **In simple terms:** Small chances are better than larger failure odds Key Takeaway Prefer low‑risk opportunities Themes risk probability decision‑making Mood cautious analytical Type philosophical practical When to use this quote - investment choices - startup launches - health decisions Key Concepts expected value uncertainty Questions to Reflect On - How do you evaluate acceptable risk? - When is it worth taking a tiny chance? 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