Firsts Quote by Konrad Lorenz
“In science, new ideas are at first completely neglected, later fiercely attacked, and finally regarded as well known.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Man’s Search for Meaning, 1945 (quoted)??
New scientific ideas face initial neglect, then criticism, before acceptance.
In simple terms: Ideas are ignored, attacked, then become accepted.
Persist despite early rejection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research proposals
- academic publishing
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What idea have you championed against opposition?
- How can you prepare for critique?
Resistance may be due to entrenched interests.