Primeiro estranha-se, depois entranha-se.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People initially find new ideas strange, but over time they become familiar and accepted as part of themselves.
- In plain terms
- First you find something strange, then it becomes familiar.
- What can you take from it?
- Acceptance follows exposure to unfamiliar concepts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What strange thing have you accepted over time?
- How long does adaptation take?
Another view
Not all strange ideas become good or accepted just with time.
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