Hope Quote by Pam Grout
““If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.” —ORVILLE WRIGHT, AMERICAN INVENTOR””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Innovation, 1915
Assuming current truths are absolute blocks progress and new discoveries.
In simple terms: Accepting accepted truths hinders advancement.
Question assumptions to foster innovation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- education reform
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs limit your field?
- How can you test accepted truths?
If widely accepted beliefs are wrong, challenging them can be risky.