The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall.
Orville WrightRead
If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Challenging accepted truths is essential for progress and innovation.
Orville Wright's quote emphasizes the importance of questioning what is traditionally accepted as truth. By suggesting that adhering blindly to these truths can hinder advancement, he advocates for critical thinking and exploration of new ideas, proposing that real progress often comes from challenging the status quo and seeking deeper understanding.
Themes
TruthProgressInnovationAdvancementCritical Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about science and innovation, one might say: 'As Orville Wright wisely pointed out, if we all accepted what is true as simply true, we would stall progress.'
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