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“I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem in as much as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right.” quote by Henry Bessemer
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“I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem in as much as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right.”

Henry Bessemer

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Source Book: Unknown, possibly a memoir or essay

Having no rigid preconceptions allowed flexible problem solving, free from bias and tradition

In simple terms: Open mind aids problem solving

Key Takeaway

Stay open‑minded

Themes

flexibility bias tradition problem solving

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • research
  • design thinking
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Philosophy of science innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance openness with expertise?
  • When is tradition useful?
A Different Perspective

May lack depth from ignoring experience

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