There is a sort of enthusiasm in all projectors, absolutely necessary for their affairs, which makes them proof against the most fatiguing delays, the most mortifying disappointments, the most shocking insults; and, what is severer than all, the presumptuous judgement of the ignorant upon their designs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Projectors need enthusiasm to endure delays, disappointments, and criticism.
- In plain terms
- Enthusiasm helps innovators push through failures and insults.
- What can you take from it?
- Enthusiasm is vital for innovators to persist.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need blind faith?
- How to balance passion and critique?
Another view
Blind enthusiasm can ignore valid criticism.
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