Bigs Quote by John C. Maxwell
“They biggest man with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest man with the smallest mind-think big anyway.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Talk, 2010
Great ideas can be suppressed by narrow minds; keep thinking big despite opposition.
In simple terms: Big ideas face small opposition.
Key Takeaway
Persist with bold thinking.
Themes
leadership
innovation
resilience
Mood
motivational
determined
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- business
- social change
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
strategy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What big idea will you pursue?
- How do you handle dissent?
A Different Perspective
Small minds can also inspire caution.
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