Finding Quote by Oxford English Dictionary
“Serendipity (n.) Finding something good without looking for it.”
About This Quote
Source Reference: Oxford English Dictionary, definition entry
Unexpected good outcomes occur without deliberate searching.
In simple terms: Serendipity is finding good things by chance.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to chance opportunities.
Themes
chance
discovery
creativity
unexpected
Mood
optimistic
curious
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research breakthroughs
- travel discoveries
- creative brainstorming
- personal encounters
Key Concepts
probability
psychology
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate openness to chance?
- When did serendipity help you?
A Different Perspective
Relying on chance can neglect proactive effort.
![“[In the case of research director, Willis R. Whitney, whose style was to give talented investigators as much freedom as possible, you may define "serendipity" as] the art of profiting from unexpected occurrences. When you do things in that way you get unexpected results. Then you do something else…” quote by Irving Langmuir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/595/irving-langmuir-34598_art_in-the-case-of-research-director-willis_2471184.jpg)
