Brilliant Quote by Neil Gaiman
“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.”
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.
Value everyday ideas while chasing big ones.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- brainstorming
- research
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture frequent small ideas?
- When do you pursue a big, risky concept?
Not every idea will change the world, but each can be useful.