Foundation Quotes

THE FOUNDATION – what innovation is and why it is important

“The countries, the towns and the businesses that can grow through innovation are those that are going to be competitive and standing tall in 5, 10, 15, 20 years. For those that fall behind, it’s going to be tough getting back in the race, let alone move up to be with the leaders.” Jeff Immelt (1956 – present) GE Chairman and CEO

“I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.” Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 – 1894) American physician, poet and humorist

“If the success or failure of this planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do, how would I be and what would I do?” Buckminster Fuller (1895 – 1983) American architect, author and futurist

“All serious daring starts from within” Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 – 1896) American abolitionist and author

“Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.” Goethe (1749-1832), German poet

“We most often think WHAT we think, rarely HOW we think.”  Andrew Papageorge (contemporary) author and Founder of GoInnovate!

“By nature people are pretty much alike; it is learning and practice that set them apart.” Confucius (551 – 497 BC) Chinese philosopher