Quote by Aldous Huxley

The vast majority of human beings dislike and even dread all notions with which they are not familiar. Hence it comes about that at their first appearance innovators have always been devided as fools and madmen.

The vast majority of human beings dislike and even dread all

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to fear and reject unfamiliar ideas or changes. When innovators present their new ideas, they are often seen as foolish or insane because people are inclined to cling to what they already know. The quote highlights the general resistance to change and the initial skepticism faced by those who challenge the status quo.

By Aldous Huxley

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