Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes
There never was an idea started that woke up men out of their stupid indifference but its originator was spoken of as a crank.
Summary
This quote implies that whenever a new idea emerges, it is often met with skepticism and ridicule by the majority who are indifferent or resistant to change. The originator of this idea is dismissed as a "crank," someone eccentric or irrational. The quote highlights how innovation and progress are initially met with resistance and disbelief, emphasizing the tendency of society to reject ideas that challenge the status quo.
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Ideas
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