Errors Quote by William Mulholland
“If there is an error of human judgment, I am the human.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Quote on engineering responsibility, 1920s
Acknowledges that errors stem from human judgment, not machines.
In simple terms: Human error is inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility and improve judgment.
Themes
responsibility
human error
engineering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
accountability
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce reliance on single judgments?
- What safeguards can be added?
A Different Perspective
Human error can be mitigated with better training and oversight.
