Always Quote by Donna Strickland
“If somebody else thinks something that you don't believe in, just think they're wrong and you're right and keep going. That's pretty much the way I always think.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Donna Strickland, 2022
Holding firm to personal belief without evaluating others limits growth and understanding.
In simple terms: Question your certainty.
Stay open to other perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- team projects
- academic research
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your mind?
- How do you balance confidence with openness?
Risk of becoming close and dismissive of valid alternatives.