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“Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably. The Singer, in The Caucasian Chalk Circle, prologue (1944).” quote by Bertolt Brecht
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““Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably. The Singer, in The Caucasian Chalk Circle, prologue (1944).””

Bertolt Brecht

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Source Play: The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Prologue, 1944

Combining old and new ideas can create valuable, balanced wisdom.

In simple terms: Mix old and new wisely.

Key Takeaway

Blend traditions with innovation.

Themes

wisdom tradition innovation

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

synthesis cultural dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate tradition?
  • When is it safe to discard old ideas?
A Different Perspective

New ideas may clash with old values.

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