#Pragmatism
Quotes tagged #Pragmatism
Quotes: 5

Success Demands Conduct that Evolves with Time
Practically speaking, leaders can institutionalize timely adaptation. First, scan systematically—establish leading indicators and red-team assumptions. Next, rehearse uncertainty with scenario planning and premortems (Gary Klein, 2007), then run small, reversible experiments to test options. Finally, preserve optionality with barbell strategies (Taleb, Antifragile, 2012) and use after-action reviews to codify learning. In doing so, conduct becomes a living system—always aligned with the times, yet anchored by purpose. [...]
Created on: 9/5/2025

The Pessimist, The Optimist, and The Realist - William Arthur Ward
The quote suggests that while attitude matters, effective responses to adversity often require realistic adaptation and action. [...]
Created on: 4/24/2025

You Cannot Plough a Field Simply by Turning It Over in Your Mind – On Action Versus Thought
Kwame Nkrumah, a prominent figure in African independence movements, cited this proverb to encourage practical efforts in nation-building and personal development. [...]
Created on: 4/16/2025

One Learns to Itch Where One Can Scratch - Robert Frost
As one of America’s iconic poets, Robert Frost often infused his poetry with wisdom derived from observing everyday life. This quote is consistent with his recurring theme of practicality and self-reliance. [...]
Created on: 11/17/2024

An Ounce of Action Is Worth a Ton of Theory - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher in the 19th century, known for his role in the Transcendentalist movement, which valued individual experience and practical wisdom. [...]
Created on: 7/25/2024