Old school Quote by Charles Dickens
““He is of what is called the old school - a phrase generally meaning any school that seems never to have been young.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
The “old school” refers to traditions that never felt youthful, implying stagnation.
In simple terms: Old school means never youthful.
Embrace change, avoid stagnation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “old school” habits hold you back?
- How can tradition be revitalized?
Old habits may resist necessary innovation.