He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Failing to update solutions leads to new problems because time constantly changes things.
- In plain terms
- Keep using old methods and you will face new problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt your methods to keep up with changing times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when to change your approach?
- Why do new evils appear when we do not adapt?
Another view
Not all changes are beneficial and sometimes stability is better.
More from Francis Bacon
As the births of living creatures at first are ill-shapen, so are all Innovations, which are the births of time.
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