But the things that we feel most deeply we ought to learn to be silent about, at least until we have talked them over thoroughly with God.
Elisabeth ElliotRead
Looking back, we were the luckiest people in the world. There was no choice but to be pioneers; no time to be beginners.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the fortune and necessity of being innovative and proactive in a challenging environment.
Margaret H. Hamilton's quote expresses the idea that a retrospective view can reveal the optimism and fortune of those who bravely take on challenges and forge new paths as pioneers. It emphasizes the importance of being proactive rather than merely starting out, suggesting that true fortune comes from taking decisive, innovative action in the face of uncertainty.
Themes
PioneersLuckInnovationActionChallenge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about entrepreneurship, to showcase the necessity of taking risks.
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