A person with a new idea
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A person with a new idea
is a crank until the idea succeeds.
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Meaning
This quote means new ideas are usually ridiculed before they are proven right. Success turns eccentricity into genius.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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