Courses Quote by Francis Bacon
“He that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils: for Time is the greatest innovator: and if Time, of course, alter things to the worse, and wisdom and counsel shall not alter them to the better, what shall be the end?.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Moral and Political, 1625
Resistance to new solutions invites new problems; time changes everything, and wisdom alone cannot control outcomes.
In simple terms: Avoiding new ideas leads to new troubles; time is a powerful force.
Key Takeaway
Embrace innovation, recognize time’s impact.
Themes
progress
innovation
time
wisdom
change
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- technological development
- personal growth
- societal adaptation
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What new remedies can you apply today?
- How does time shape your decisions?
A Different Perspective
New ideas may fail without careful testing.
![“Bernie [Ecclestone] is the commercial rights holder so the more outgoing the champion is, the better. Of course. I also do think about our sport and want to make an effort - but in my own way. I am Nico [Rosberg] and not Lewis [Hamilton]!” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/15c/bernie-ecclestone-8452_champion_bernie-ecclestone-is-the-commercial-righ_2948.jpg)
![“Leave a cavity behind the [wall] facings, and on the inside build walls two feet thick, made of red dimension stone or burnt brick or lava in courses, and then bind them to the fronts by means of iron clamps and lead. The beds and builds, all settling equally and bonded at the joints, will not let…” quote by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d76/marcus-vitruvius-pollio-7498_bed_leave-a-cavity-behind-the-wall-facings-a_5922.jpg)
