Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

A new and valid idea is worth more than a regiment and fewer men can furnish the former than command the latter.

A new and valid idea is worth more than a regiment and fewer

Summary

This quote suggests that a single innovative idea holds more value than a large group of people following orders. It implies that it takes fewer individuals to generate a new and valuable concept than it does to manage a military unit. It highlights the importance of originality, creativity, and the potential impact of individual thinking and inventiveness over simply having a large workforce.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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