Attitude Quote by John Vane
“It is sometimes said that the major discoveries have already been made and that there is nothing important left to find. This attitude is altogether too pessimistic. There are plenty of ideas and plenty of things left to discover. The trick is to find the right path from one to the other.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Future of Innovation Conference, 2021
Optimism about discovery: many ideas remain, but finding the right path is the challenge.
In simple terms: Many discoveries await; we must choose the right direction.
Seek new paths, not just new ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- entrepreneurship
- science funding
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What paths are you overlooking?
- How can you prioritize promising ideas?
Finding the right path can be hindered by bias and funding limits.