Quote by Gaston Bachelard
Ideas are invented only as correctives to the past. Through repeated rectification of this kind one may hope to disengage an idea that is valid.
Summary
This quote suggests that ideas are born out of the need to correct past mistakes or failures. By recognizing and rectifying these errors, it is possible to develop an idea that holds true and has value. It highlights the iterative process of refining and improving ideas by learning from previous experiences and applying corrections to elevate them to a validated state.