I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of facts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bold speculation advances understanding more than just collecting facts.
- In plain terms
- Risking new ideas helps more than just gathering data.
- What can you take from it?
- Take risks with ideas to advance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you take intellectual risks?
Another view
Facts are needed to verify speculation before acting on it.
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