Flying Quote by Ellen Glasgow
“No idea is so antiquitated that it was not once modern. No idea is so modern that it will not some day be antiquitated . . . to seize the flying thought before it escapes us is our only touch with reality.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Ellen Glasgow, 1930s
Ideas cycle; what is new today becomes old tomorrow, and vice versa, urging vigilance over fleeting thoughts.
In simple terms: Ideas become old and new over time.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert to emerging ideas.
Themes
change
time
ideas
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic research
- creative brainstorming
- policy making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you capture fleeting ideas?
- What makes an idea feel modern?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may be misinterpreted without context.
