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Good ideas are a dime a dozen, bad ones are free
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"Good ideas are a dime a dozen, bad ones are free"

- Douglas Horton

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This quote by Douglas Horton is a reminder that having a great idea is insufficient to be successful. It is necessary to take action and put in the effort to make a good idea into a reality. The quote suggests that great ideas prevail and simple to come by, but it takes effort to turn them into something important. On the other hand, bad ideas are plentiful and expense nothing. This is a suggestion that it is essential to be selective and pick the very best ideas to pursue. It is likewise a pointer that it is essential to be innovative and think outside the box to come up with special and valuable ideas. In conclusion, this quote is a reminder that having a great concept is only the initial step, and it takes hard work and dedication to turn it into something important.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Douglas Horton between July 27, 1891 and August 21, 1968. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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