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It means he starts as a crank or a handle but then is a new machine when the idea succeeds....

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This quote suggests that people with new and unconventional ideas may be seen as strange or eccentric (like a crank) until their idea proves to be successful and is accepted by society. It highlights the resistance and skepticism that often accompany innovative thinking before it is widely recognized.

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