Quote by Will Rogers

Everything worthwhile is a good idea, but did you ever notice there is more bad ideas that will work than there is good ones?

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Summary

This quote suggests that while everything worthwhile starts as a good idea, it's interesting to observe that there are often more bad ideas that end up being successful compared to the good ones. It implies that success does not always solely rely on the idea's initial quality, but rather factors such as execution, timing, and adaptability. It serves as a reminder not to dismiss ideas too quickly, as even flawed concepts have the potential to evolve into something successful with the right approach.

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By Will Rogers

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