Accommodations Quote by Jean Piaget
“Chance... in the accommodation peculiar to sensorimotor intelligence, plays the same role as in scientific discovery. It is only useful to the genius and its revelations remain meaningless to the unskilled.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theories of Cognitive Development, Jean Piaget, 1970
Chance acts as a catalyst in sensorimotor learning, enabling breakthroughs for the gifted while remaining opaque to novices.
In simple terms: Chance helps geniuses discover; others can’t see it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to spark insight.
Themes
creativity
discovery
intelligence
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- early childhood education
- STEM research
- innovation workshops
Key Concepts
sensorimotor intelligence
genius
unskilled
Questions to Reflect On
- How can novices cultivate the mindset to recognize chance?
- What environments nurture serendipitous discovery?
A Different Perspective
Chance alone doesn't guarantee success without effort.
