Ideas are, in truth, force.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ideas possess power and influence similar to physical force.
- In plain terms
- Ideas are powerful.
- What can you take from it?
- Value and protect strong ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which idea has changed your life?
- How do ideas move society?
Another view
Ideas alone may not produce change without action.
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