Change Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“Change lays her hand not upon the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Garden of Proserpina”, 1866
Change does not touch truth; truth remains constant despite alterations.
In simple terms: Truth stays unchanged by change.
Key Takeaway
Seek enduring truth over fleeting changes.
Themes
philosophy
truth
change
impermanence
literature
poetry
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal values
- scientific theories
- cultural shifts
Key Concepts
ontological realism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you seen persist?
- How do you handle changing circumstances?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be interpreted differently across cultures.
