Quote by Alfred Nobel

If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.

If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good

Summary

This quote reflects the mindset of being content with finding success in a single idea out of many. It conveys the importance of persistence and resilience in the face of numerous failures or unsuccessful attempts. It emphasizes that even if the majority of ideas may not pan out, the satisfaction lies in discovering one truly valuable and successful idea among them. This outlook encourages adaptability and a willingness to embrace failure as a natural part of the process in order to ultimately achieve satisfaction in creativity and innovation.

By Alfred Nobel

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