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“Duntz asked Smith, 'Added up, how much money did you get from the Cutters?' 'Between forty and fifty dollars.” quote by Truman Capote
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““Duntz asked Smith, 'Added up, how much money did you get from the Cutters?' 'Between forty and fifty dollars.””

Truman Capote

About This Quote

Source Interview: Truman Capote on “The Untouchables”, 1964

A character asks for a financial estimate, receiving a vague range.

In simple terms: Vague answers give limited clarity.

Key Takeaway

Seek precise information.

Themes

communication uncertainty finance

Mood

curious analytical

Type

dialogue observational

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • personal budgeting
  • research
  • journalism

Key Concepts

clarity estimation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people give ranges instead of exact numbers?
  • How does uncertainty affect decision‑making?
A Different Perspective

Vagueness can obscure truth.

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