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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.” quote by John Vane
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“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.”

John Vane

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek new paths, not just new ideas.

Themes

optimism discovery exploration

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • entrepreneurship
  • science funding
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

innovation creativity strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What paths are you overlooking?
  • How can you prioritize promising ideas?
A Different Perspective

Finding the right path can be hindered by bias and funding limits.

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