Tradition is the illusion of permanence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traditions seem permanent but are actually changing or temporary.
- In plain terms
- Traditions are not forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Question tradition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is tradition always fake?
- Can anything stay the same?
Another view
Some traditions do last a long time.
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