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“The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.” quote by Dante Alighieri
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“The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.”

Dante Alighieri

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Divine Comedy", Canto V, 1320

Human customs and fashions are fleeting, constantly replacing the old with the new.

In simple terms: Trends change like leaves.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as natural.

Themes

change impermanence culture

Mood

contemplative observational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Fashion industry
  • technology adoption
  • social media trends

Key Concepts

Sociology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lasting values survive shifting trends?
  • How do you adapt without losing identity?
A Different Perspective

Some traditions endure despite change.

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