Believe Quote by Lillian Smith
“To believe in something not yet proved and to underwrite it with our lives: it is the only way we can leave the future open.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Future Possibilities, 1945
Believing in unproven ideas and committing life to them keeps the future open.
In simple terms: Faith in unproven ideas opens future possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Commit to visionary risks.
Themes
hope
risk
future
vision
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- innovation
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
philosophy
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What unproven ideas inspire you?
- How will you support them?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to failure if not grounded in reality.
