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When In Doubt Quotes

Blunt advice for uncertain moments.

These when-in-doubt quotes are short, almost contradictory pieces of advice for uncertain moments — take more time, or act with brute force, depending on who's talking. It's the kind of guidance people reach for Always, not just in a crisis.

When in doubt, freak 'em out.

Quotes by Sharon Needles

When in doubt, sing loud.

Quotes by Robert Merrill

When in doubt, always wear black.

Quotes by Radhika Apte

When in doubt, do it.

Quotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Always Quotes

When in doubt or danger, run in circles, scream and shout.

Quotes by Laurence J. Peter

When in doubt, use brute force.

Quotes by Ken Thompson

When in doubt, mock the powerful, not the powerless.

Quotes by Jon Lovett

When in doubt, take more time.

Quotes by John Zimmerman

When in doubt, exchange.

Quotes by John Zimmerman

Black Quotes

When in doubt, punt!

Quotes by John Heisman

When in doubt, throw it out.

Quotes by Jeremy Jackson

When in doubt, mumble; when in trouble, delegate; when in charge, ponder.

Quotes by James H. Boren

When in doubt, one can rarely go wrong by going public.

Quotes by James E. Rogers

When in doubt, do something.

Quotes by Harry Chapin

Business Quotes

When in doubt, make no sense. No sense is good. And nonsense is good.

Quotes by Genesis P-Orridge

When in doubt, you bring in relatives. Nepotism is a part of my work.

Quotes by Garry Marshall

When in doubt wear red.

Quotes by Bill Blass

When in doubt, don't.

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of advice is on this when-in-doubt quotes page?
Short, punchy lines for uncertain moments — some urge decisive action, others suggest slowing down, and one is about picking a side when you're unsure who deserves support.
Why do people search 'when in doubt' quotes?
It's a common phrase people reach for when they're stuck between choices and want a quick, memorable rule of thumb rather than a long explanation.
Do these quotes agree with each other?
Not really — one says to use brute force, another says to take more time, which is part of the appeal: different quotes fit different kinds of uncertainty.
Is there a quote here about standing up to power?
Yes, one line specifically advises mocking the powerful rather than the powerless when you're unsure who to challenge.
What other quotes touch on similar decisions?
Our Business quotes cover a lot of the same decision-making territory in a workplace setting.

Some entries lean practical, aimed at everyday Business decisions, while others are about picking a side and mocking the powerful instead of the powerless. Compare with our Circles quotes for more on social dynamics.