Bases Quote by African Spir
“Nothing that rest on some contradictory basis shall succeed or last in the long run ("ne saurait réussir ou durer, à la longue", Fr.); all that involve (or imply...) a contradiction is fatally destined, early or late, to disintegrate and disappear.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Foundations of the Philosophy of Law, 1887
Contradictory premises cannot sustain lasting success; they inevitably collapse.
In simple terms: Contradictions lead to failure.
Key Takeaway
Avoid internal contradictions.
Themes
logic
philosophy
consistency
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- political policies
- business strategies
- personal beliefs
- scientific theories
Key Concepts
Dialectics
self‑contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What contradictions exist in your current projects?
- Can a contradiction ever be a source of creative tension?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may tolerate some contradictions without immediate collapse.
