Certitude Quote by Bruce Lee
“We have more faith in what we imitate than in what we create”
About This Quote
People tend to trust imitations more than original creations, highlighting a bias toward familiar models.
In simple terms: We trust copies more than originals.
Key Takeaway
Value originality and question assumptions.
Themes
creativity
trust
innovation
Mood
skeptical
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- marketing
- product design
- art criticism
- education
Key Concepts
imitation bias
originality
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes you favor imitation?
- How can you champion new ideas?
A Different Perspective
Original ideas can be dismissed as risky or unproven.
![“We [tend to] have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We [often feel that we] cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its root in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone; we are not alone when we imitate.” quote by Bruce Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9a/bruce-lee-430_absolutes_we-tend-to-have-more-faith-in-what-we-im_269245.jpg)
