Quote by Vince Cable

When my job was attempting to predict future economic developments for the Shell oil company, I was frequently reminded of an Arabic saying: 'Those who claim to foresee the future are lying, even if by chance they are later proved right.'

When my job was attempting to predict future economic develo

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent difficulty and skepticism associated with predicting the future. It suggests that even those who appear to accurately predict future events are often attributed to luck rather than genuine foresight. By alluding to an Arabic saying, it emphasizes the notion that claiming to have the ability to foresee the future is an act of dishonesty. The quote challenges the notion of predicting future economic developments, suggesting that it is an unreliable practice that should be approached with caution.

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By Vince Cable

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