Weather is a literary specialty, and no untrained hand can turn out a good article on it
Mark TwainRead
A person with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.
Interpretation
People often dismiss or ridicule new ideas until they prove to be successful.
This quote by Mark Twain reflects the initial skepticism that often surrounds innovative thoughts. It highlights how society tends to label those who propose unconventional ideas as 'cranks' or outliers until their ideas are validated by success, illustrating the resistance to change and the value of persistent belief in oneβs vision despite potential ridicule.
In practice
In a speech about entrepreneurship, one can use this quote to encourage aspiring innovators to persevere despite initial criticism.
Weather is a literary specialty, and no untrained hand can turn out a good article on it
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