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Quote by Goethe – Making Decisions Right

„Better decide approximately right than exactly wrong.“

GoetheGoethe advises to make an approximately right decision rather than an exactly wrong one.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, naturalist, and statesman of the 18th and 19th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in German literature.

This quote emphasizes the importance of an approximately right decision rather than an exactly wrong one.


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Quote by Goethe that says Better decide approximately right than exactly wrong

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German writer, playwright, scientist, and statesman. His works include famous pieces such as "Faust" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther," significantly influencing German classicism and romanticism.

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