"I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of
something better. It irritates me to be told
how things have always been done. I defy
the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything
new that might improve the past."
Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday's Quote
I find this line from the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton (1821-1912), rather inspiring:
"I have an almost complete disregard of
precedent, and a faith in the possibility of
something better. It irritates me to be told
how things have always been done. I defy
the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything
new that might improve the past."
"I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of
something better. It irritates me to be told
how things have always been done. I defy
the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything
new that might improve the past."
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Clara is absolutely right...it is so depressing to be told something won't work because it has never been done before...or, if it was tried before, it never worked. That attitude robs us of initiative and frustrates any advancement. Mom
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