Be good Quote by Susan Hale
“... the fact that the idea don't come freshly on us makes it necessary for it to be better in order to be good at all. The first rose must have driven the first smeller perfectly wild, but every rose since has smelt just as well.”
About This Quote
Ideas improve over time; the first example is often wild, but subsequent ones are equally effective.
In simple terms: Ideas get better with use.
Key Takeaway
Embrace refinement over novelty.
Themes
creativity
evolution
quality
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- artistic creation
- scientific research
Key Concepts
innovation cycles
learning curves
Questions to Reflect On
- What value does refinement bring?
- How do you balance novelty and improvement?
A Different Perspective
New ideas aren’t always superior to refined ones.
