Accept Quote by Joni Mitchell
“When I began experimenting, people weren't ready for it. Once it's in its second and third generational stages, people can accept it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music magazine, 1975
Innovation often meets resistance initially; acceptance grows as ideas mature through multiple generations.
In simple terms: New ideas face early resistance, later become accepted.
Persist through early skepticism.
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When to use this quote
- technology rollout
- artistic trends
- social movements
- product launches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help sustain innovation during early pushback?
- How can you gauge when an idea is ready for wider adoption?
Early resistance can stall valuable ideas.