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Being wrong Quote by Criss Jami

“The first ingredient to being wrong is to claim that you are right. Geniuses have a knack for raising new questions. Hence by the public they are either admired for their creativity or, even more commonly so, detested for disturbing the daily peace of mind.” quote by Criss Jami
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“The first ingredient to being wrong is to claim that you are right. Geniuses have a knack for raising new questions. Hence by the public they are either admired for their creativity or, even more commonly so, detested for disturbing the daily peace of mind.”

Criss Jami

About This Quote

Being wrong begins with claiming certainty; geniuses provoke new questions, earning either admiration for creativity or disdain for disrupting peace.

In simple terms: Claiming certainty leads to error; geniuses ask new questions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and curiosity.

Themes

humility creativity controversy

Mood

reflective challenging

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • creative work
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

critical thinking innovation social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle being wrong?
  • When do you value dissent?
A Different Perspective

New ideas can be rejected or misunderstood.

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