Innovation Quote by Richard Adams
““Bigwig: "I can't think why he didn't convince Threarah." Hazel: "Because Threarah doesn't like anything he hasn't thought of for himself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Watership Down by Richard Adams, 1972
A character doubts another's influence because the latter only values ideas he creates himself, revealing ego‑driven persuasion.
In simple terms: People trust ideas they think are original.
Key Takeaway
Value originality over ego.
Themes
ego
persuasion
originality
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- creative brainstorming
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑interest
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value ideas for their source or merit?
- How does ego affect persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Original ideas may still be flawed despite ego.
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