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Even a clock that is not going is right twice a day.

Even a clock that is not going is right twice a day.

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This quote implies that regardless of how unreliable or ineffective something or someone may be, there is still a chance that they might be correct or successful at some point. Just like how a clock that has stopped running will still show the correct time twice a day, there can be moments of accuracy or accomplishment even amidst overall inconsistency or failure. It serves as a reminder that even the most flawed or inconsistent things can have moments of correctness or success.

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