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The unreasonable man expects his environment to adjust to his own needs. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” Individuals don't change the world, individuals collect bodies of people that produce and promote change collectively. The Cardo Maximus in the old city of Jerusalem is still a main north-south shopping… This is how the world is structured. George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman (1903) "Maxims for Revolutionists" Irish dramatist & socialist (1856 - … Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ― George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman George Bernard Shaw Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." This quote leaves a powerful impression on people, because it is very counter-intuitive. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man. 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The economy does not reward irrational behavior, it rewards people who think about the long term, who plan and save, and negotiate deals – all of which requires the application of rational faculties. "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Change can't happen unless a substantial portion of the world allows that change to occur. The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable network.1 The physical location of network infrastructure is one of the most permanent decisions cities make. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw. - George Bernard Shaw The most successful innovations, right from Einstein's Theory of Relativity to Tim Berners Lee's World Wide Web, have always come from people exploring ways of making the world behave the way they think it … I agree – it’s important to use common sense. 2 The reasonble man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself, Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.’ These words resonated with me because, I confess, I have always felt uncomfortable with conflict. “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. The quote is self explanatory, and refers to greed of the unreasonable man, perhaps benefiting a few and impeding progress for the 'all'. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” — George Bernard Shaw — George Bernard Shaw My father recently adopted an abandoned kitten from the pound. I suggest it’s a big one. I naturally tend towards compromise and consensus. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ― George Bernard Shaw ― George Bernard Shaw Tug-of-War a sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength holds wisdom that goes far beyond teaching kids collaboration and sportsmanship.