Every new idea evokes three reactions: it's impossible; it's... - Alfred North Whitehead

"Every new idea evokes three reactions: it's impossible; it's possible but worthless; I said it first."

Alfred North Whitehead Creativity

Mathematician Philosopher British 1861–1947

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"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order."

"Creativity is the ultimate expression of power."

"It is the business of the future to be dangerous."

"No static thing endures; change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal."

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."