Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
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Color television! Bah, I won't believe it until I see it in black and white.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously expresses skepticism about new technology.
Samuel Goldwyn's quote reflects a comedic skepticism towards the advancements in technology, in this case, color television. By suggesting he would only believe in color television if he saw it in black and white, Goldwyn playfully critiques the tendency to doubt the validity of new innovations until they have been proven, highlighting a humorous disconnect between expectation and reality.
Themes
Color TelevisionSkepticismTechnologyHumorInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a presentation about technological advancements to lighten the mood.
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