Quote by C. O. Jackson

Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings.

Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings.

Summary

This quote suggests that having creative and innovative ideas alone is not enough. It emphasizes the importance of practicality and implementation in turning ideas into reality. While having "wings" symbolizes visionary thinking and imagination, "landing gear" represents the necessary groundwork, practical steps, and resources required to execute those ideas effectively. In essence, this quote urges us to complement our lofty ideas with a grounded approach, taking into consideration the necessary steps needed to bring those ideas to fruition.

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Ideas

By C. O. Jackson

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