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Good Idea Quotes

On telling a good idea from a bad one.

These quotes weigh good ideas against their opposite - a country deliberately founded on one, a warning about raising taxes in a downturn, and the claim that no idea is beyond improvement.

It's not a good idea to put your wife into a novel; not your latest wife anyway.

Norman Mailer

There's no good idea that can't be improved on.

Quotes by Michael Eisner

Raising taxes in an economic downturn is not a good idea.

Quotes by Martha McSally

Ours is the only country deliberately founded on a good idea.

Quotes by John Gunther

Country Quotes

A good idea for lyrics and a melody to expand on.

Quotes by Gordon Waller

When you have a good idea, the money flows.

Quotes by Gavin Newsom

When I was 15, I decided I wanted to be a lawyer. No one thought this was a good idea.

Quotes by Constance Baker Motley

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Good Idea quotes collection cover?
Judging ideas on their merits, from founding a country deliberately on one to warning against raising taxes during an economic downturn.
Why do people search for good idea quotes?
Readers weighing a decision, personal or political, often want a memorable line affirming or questioning whether something is truly a good idea.
Is there a quote suggesting no idea is ever finished?
Yes, one states that even the strongest idea can always be made better, treating strong ideas as works in progress rather than fixed conclusions.
Does a specific economic policy get criticized here?
Yes, one argues that hiking taxes while the economy is shrinking is a bad move, applying the theme directly to fiscal policy.
Where can I read more on judgment and nations?
Browse our Economic quotes for related fiscal themes, or Country quotes for more on founding principles.

For related judgment calls, see our Economic quotes, or how nations get built on principle in the Country quotes collection.