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Schopenhauer and the Lifecycle of a New Idea

June 25, 2008 by Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Every once in a while a new idea comes along — a shift in thinking that challenges the status quo. These innovations require us to either resist the change or adapt (most of us tend to resist).

German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer did a good job of summarizing the lifecycle of the new idea, when he said (describing the revelation of “new” truth):

“All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed; Second, it is violently opposed; and Third, it is accepted as self-evident.”

Ideas come in all sizes and shapes. The talented ones among us are quick to spot the truth, embrace it and adapt to take advantage of it.

Filed Under: Business, Quotes Tagged With: quote Schopenhauer philosophy innovation

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  1. Orlando says

    June 25, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Not all “truth”. Some truth do, some do not. And some are accepted and denied 2.000 years later.

    Reply
  2. Orlando says

    June 25, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Not all “truth”. Some truth do, some do not. And some are accepted and denied 2.000 years later.

    Reply

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