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“Some people have great ideas maybe once or twice in their life, and then they discover electricity or fire or outer space or something. I mean, the kind of brilliant ideas that change the whole world. Some people never have them at all... I get them two or three times a week.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“Some people have great ideas maybe once or twice in their life, and then they discover electricity or fire or outer space or something. I mean, the kind of brilliant ideas that change the whole world. Some people never have them at all... I get them two or three times a week.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Creative brilliance is rare, but ordinary ideas can still spark breakthroughs; the speaker experiences frequent modest insights.

In simple terms: Great ideas are rare; small ideas happen often.

Key Takeaway

Value everyday ideas while chasing big ones.

Themes

creativity innovation inspiration

Mood

hopeful curious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • brainstorming
  • research
  • product development

Key Concepts

genius idea generation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture frequent small ideas?
  • When do you pursue a big, risky concept?
A Different Perspective

Not every idea will change the world, but each can be useful.

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