Able Quote by Howard Schultz
“There's a metaphor Vincent Eades likes to use: "If you examine a butterfly according to the laws of aerodynamics, it shouldn't be able to fly. But the butterfly doesn't know that, so it flies.”
About This Quote
Even if physics suggests impossibility, belief and ignorance of limits can enable extraordinary feats.
In simple terms: Belief lets butterflies fly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace possibilities beyond current understanding.
Themes
innovation
belief
overcoming limits
Mood
inspired
optimistic
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- product development
- personal ambition
- scientific research
Key Concepts
metaphor
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you assume are absolute?
- How can you reframe them as opportunities?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints.
