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New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It cant be done. 2) It probably can be done, but its not worth doing. 3) I knew
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"New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can't be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it's not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along!"

- Arthur C. Clarke

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This quote by Arthur C. Clarke talks to the problem of presenting new ideas. It suggests that when a new idea is presented, it is typically consulted with shock and doubt. People may think it can't be done, or that it's not worth doing. However, if the idea is pursued and shown to be successful, it is often seen as a good concept in hindsight. This quote is a reminder that new ideas can be difficult to accept, however they can likewise be exceptionally important. It motivates us to take risks and pursue our ideas, even if they are consulted with preliminary resistance. It likewise serves as a pointer that often the very best concepts are the ones that are the most hard to accept.

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Arthur C. Clarke This quote is written / told by Arthur C. Clarke between December 16, 1917 and March 19, 2008. He was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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