Quote by Robert Francis Kennedy

Some men see things as they are and ask, 'why?' I dream things that never were and ask, 'why not?'NB: This quote is a paraphrase from a similar quote by G. B. Shaw.

Some men see things as they are and ask, 'why?' I dream thin

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two types of individuals in the world - those who observe reality the way it is and question its purpose, and those who imagine possibilities that do not currently exist and question why those possibilities cannot be brought to life. The first group tends to accept things as they are, questioning the reasons behind them, while the second group is driven by a visionary mindset, challenging the status quo and believing in the potential for change and innovation. This quote encourages thinking beyond the boundaries of the present and embracing a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and possibility.

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Imagination

By Robert Francis Kennedy

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