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“If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.” quote by Orville Wright
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“If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.”

Orville Wright

About This Quote

Source Speech: Aviation Conference, 1912

Questioning accepted truths is essential for progress; blind acceptance stifles innovation.

In simple terms: Challenge accepted truths for advancement.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions to innovate.

Themes

innovation skepticism progress

Mood

curious analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research projects
  • policy making
  • education reform

Key Concepts

scientific method critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions have you accepted without proof?
  • How can you test them?
A Different Perspective

May lead to endless doubt without constructive direction.

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