Quote by Alan Alda

ORIGINALITY is unexplored territory. You get there by carrying a canoe -- you can't take a taxi.

ORIGINALITY is unexplored territory. You get there by carryi

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that originality and innovation require effort and personal exploration. It suggests that in order to venture into uncharted creative territory, one must put in the work and dedication, symbolized by carrying a canoe. It implies that original ideas and unique perspectives cannot be easily obtained or borrowed from others, much like the impossibility of reaching unexplored areas via a convenient taxi. The quote inspires individuals to embrace their own unique journeys, putting in the necessary effort to discover new ideas and possibilities.

Topics

Innovation

By Alan Alda

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

In a progressive country change is constant; change is inevi

In a progressive country change is constant; change is inevitable.

Benjamin Disraeli

Change

There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of bea

There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude -- confidence in self.

Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Confidence

Ascetics and fakirs come to mitigate human suffering to heal

Ascetics and fakirs come to mitigate human suffering to heal us and lead us on the path. They put up with criticism they go through many worldly trials. Some of them have even become martyrs for our sake. But they have done all this with a smile and with gratitude to God. Hence sacrifice is a great virtue.

Smile

Embrace your life, find what it is that you love, and pursue

Embrace your life, find what it is that you love, and pursue it with all your soul. For if you do not, when you come to die, you will find that you have not lived.

Life Love

I do not find it easy to articulate thoughts about religion.

I do not find it easy to articulate thoughts about religion. I remain the sort of person who turns off 'Thought for the Day' when it comes on the radio.

Religion

In Japan, they have TV sets in cars right now, where you can

In Japan, they have TV sets in cars right now, where you can punch up traffic routes, weather, everything! You can get Internet access already in cars in Japan, so within the next 2 to 3 years it's gonna be so crazy!

Car

Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a prom

Yesterday is a canceled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don't count on it. Today is ready cash: Use it!

Past

Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppr

Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppressed or expunged word reverberates through the earth from side to side.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Censorship

I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant a

I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living.

Booker T. Washington

Support

Such truth as opposeth no man's profit nor pleasure is to al

Such truth as opposeth no man's profit nor pleasure is to all men welcome.

Men Truth Man

Certainly the experiences of Seth and his relationship to hi

Certainly the experiences of Seth and his relationship to his parents and his point of view of the world are very similar to my own and very much based on my experiences at the University of Southern California.

I should think this a gull, but that the white-bearded fello

I should think this a gull, but that the white-bearded fellow speaks it; knavery cannot, sure, hide himself in such reverence.

William Shakespeare

Humorous