Able Quote by Alex Campbell
“We must carefully examine change so that we are able to discard those aspects of change which would be detrimental to our way of life, and, at the same time, take advantage of those aspects of change which will enhance and improve our quality of life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly a lecture on societal adaptation
Advocates thoughtful evaluation of change, discarding harmful elements while embracing beneficial ones to improve life quality.
In simple terms: Assess change, keep what helps, discard what harms.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate change for societal benefit.
Themes
adaptation
critical thinking
progress
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
lecture
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community planning
- personal development
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
social engineering
risk assessment
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of change could harm our values?
- How can we identify beneficial change?
A Different Perspective
Change can be resisted due to fear.
