Accounts Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“A science which hesitates to forget its founders is lost.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Process and Reality, Alfred North Whitehead, 1929
Clinging to past founders hinders progress; forgetting allows new ideas to flourish.
In simple terms: Holding onto origins blocks innovation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, let go of past.
Themes
innovation
history
progress
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- research institutions
- academic debates
- organizational change
Key Concepts
process philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What traditions limit your growth?
- How can you honor founders while innovating?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting founders can erase valuable lessons.
