Quote by Billy Wilder

Hindsight is always twenty-twenty.

Hindsight is always twenty-twenty.

Summary

This quote means that when looking back at past events or decisions, it becomes much easier to understand and evaluate them. Hindsight refers to the clarity we gain after an event has occurred, allowing us to see things more clearly than we did in the moment. The term "twenty-twenty" is a reference to perfect vision. In essence, this quote suggests that it is always easier to judge or understand something after it has happened, as we have the advantage of hindsight.

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