Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being eccentric in opinion is fine because every accepted view was once eccentric.
- In plain terms
- Don’t fear unconventional opinions; they may become mainstream.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace innovative ideas despite initial ridicule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to distinguish useful eccentricity from folly?
- When should society resist eccentric ideas?
Another view
Not all eccentric ideas are valuable; some are harmful.
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