The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Systems that help early can harm later when conditions change. Institutions need regular reevaluation.
- In plain terms
- Good ideas can become bad when the world changes.
- What can you take from it?
- Revisit old institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What once helped now hurt?
- How do I know when to change?
Another view
Some old things remain valuable.
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