About this quote

Say what you mean, check your facts, and be ready to change your position when evidence shows you were wrong. That habit forces accountability, builds trust, and keeps decisions grounded in reality. Stop defending bad claims out of pride — correct course fast and move forward with clearer judgement.

When to use it

• In a team meeting, admit you used the wrong numbers and present the corrected data, then outline the next steps to fix the plan.
• When a customer points out a mistake, acknowledge it immediately, apologize briefly, and offer a concrete solution.
• If you post something online that turns out to be false, delete or correct the post and explain the updated facts without excuses.
• As a leader, withdraw a policy you promoted when new evidence shows harm, then communicate the reason and the replacement plan to the team.