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Yeah, yeah. I, I dont think Im always right. But I dont think young people are always right, either
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"Yeah, yeah. I, I don't think I'm always right. But I don't think young people are always right, either"

- Rube Goldberg

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This quote by Rube Goldberg captures a well balanced viewpoint on the process of understanding and decision-making throughout different generations. Goldberg, renowned for his development of complicated, funny machines, was not only blessed with creativity but likewise a keen insight into human habits.

In the quote, "Yeah, yeah. I, I do not believe I'm constantly right. But I don't believe young people are always right, either," Goldberg addresses a basic stress in between age and youth, experience and novelty. The repetition of "yeah, yeah" and "I, I" suggests a tone of down-to-earth sincerity and self-reflection. Goldberg acknowledges the universal human propensity to be flawed in judgment, including his own, highlighting humbleness and openness to error.

His declaration recognizes that knowledge doesn't rest in one group or perspective alone. It's a call for mutual regard and discussion between the young and the old. The older generation might have the benefit of experience, possessing checked understanding and found out perseverance. Nevertheless, they can become set in their methods, potentially ignoring fresh viewpoints. On the other hand, young people bring development, energy, and originalities however might lack the experience needed to foresee all repercussions.

Goldberg's quote suggests the significance of a collaborative technique to analytical and decision-making. By confessing that no single group or specific holds a monopoly on knowledge, he recommends that intergenerational cooperation can cause advance and comprehending.

This stance is vital in a world where quick technological improvement and social change frequently pit generations versus one another. Goldberg's insight encourages a synthesis of experience and innovation rather than highlighting the division. It stands as an invite for each generation to listen, discover, and integrate insights in a way that transcends the limitations of age, creating area for growth and shared knowing.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rube Goldberg between July 4, 1883 and December 7, 1970. He/she was a famous Cartoonist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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