Business Quote by Jon Ronson
““Learning how to walk through walls was an ambitious but inexpensive enterprise.””
About This Quote
Imagining impossible feats as low‑cost projects highlights human creativity and absurdity.
In simple terms: Creative ideas can seem cheap but are impossible.
Key Takeaway
Question feasibility of bold ideas.
Themes
innovation
absurdity
creativity
Mood
reflective
wry
Type
philosophical
humorous
When to use this quote
- business planning
- science fiction
- personal goals
Key Concepts
philosophy
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you pursued an ambitious but unrealistic goal?
- What costs are hidden in “inexpensive” ideas?
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