Funny Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“The most important measures are both unknown and unknowable.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, W. Edwards Deming, 1982
Metrics that cannot be measured cannot be managed, highlighting limits of quantification.
In simple terms: Unmeasurable things are hard to control.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, focus on qualitative insight.
Themes
measurement
uncertainty
management
decisionmaking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- risk assessment
- policy development
Key Concepts
systems thinking
epistemology
quality control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle decisions when data is missing?
- What qualitative signals can guide you?
A Different Perspective
Quantitative focus may overlook critical qualitative factors.
