To say 'I love you' one must first be able to say the 'I.'
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The great creators - the thinkers, the artists, the scientists, the inventors - stood alone against the men of their time. Every great new thought was opposed. Every great new invention was denounced. The first motor was considered foolish. The airplane was considered impossible... But the men of unborrowed vision went ahead. They fought, they suffered and they paid. But they won.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great innovators face opposition but persevere to achieve success.
This quote by Ayn Rand emphasizes the struggles that great thinkers and creators face when introducing revolutionary ideas. It highlights the resilience required to defy societal norms and the eventual triumph that comes from unwavering commitment to one's vision, despite facing criticism and disbelief from peers.
Themes
CreativityInnovationVisionResilienceStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire young inventors.
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