Quote by Malcolm Stevenson Forbes

Being right half the time beats being half-right all the time.

Being right half the time beats being half-right all the tim

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of accuracy and the value of being right, even if only occasionally. It suggests that it is better to have a correct understanding or opinion on a matter, even if it doesn't happen consistently, instead of consistently being only partially right. It acknowledges that constantly being half-right or having a flawed understanding can be more detrimental than sometimes being completely wrong but occasionally hitting the mark.

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