Big idea Quote by Bryce Courtenay
““Always in life an idea starts small, it is only a sapling idea, but the vines will come and they will try to choke your idea so it cannot grow, and it will die and you will never know you had a big idea, an idea so big it could have grown thirty meters through the dark canopy of leaves and touched the face of the sky. The vines are people who are afraid of originality, of new thinking. Most people you encounter will be vines; when you are a young plant they are very dangerous. Always listen to yourself, Peekay. It is better to be wrong than simply to follow convention. If you are wrong, no matter, you have learned something and you grow stronger. If you are right, you have taken another step toward a fulfilling life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, 1989
Ideas start small but can be stifled by fear‑driven opposition; resilience and self‑trust enable growth.
In simple terms: Small ideas face resistance; stay true and learn.
Key Takeaway
Trust yourself and keep growing despite opposition.
Themes
creativity
resilience
growth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- artistic creation
- academic research
Key Concepts
originality
social conformity
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What “vines” challenge your ideas?
- How can you turn criticism into growth?
A Different Perspective
Opposition can be overwhelming and discourage.
