Every cloud engenders not a storm.
William ShakespeareRead
Few things in this world are more predictable than the reaction of conventional minds to unconventional ideas.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Conventional thinkers often resist new and unconventional ideas, showing predictable reactions.
This quote by John Anthony West highlights the tendency of individuals who adhere to conventional thinking to react negatively or dismissively towards ideas that challenge the status quo. It suggests that human reactions to innovation or unconventionality are often predictable, indicating a resistance to change and a preference for familiar beliefs and norms.
Themes
ConventionalUnconventionalIdeasReactionPredictable
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about fostering creativity in the workplace.
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