Discarded Quote by Gelett Burgess
“If in the last few years you have not discarded a major opinion or acquired a new one, check your pulse. You may be dead.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Book of Nonsense, 1908
If you haven't changed major opinions recently, you may be stagnant or dead.
In simple terms: Stagnation shows lack of growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new ideas to stay alive.
Themes
growth
open-mindedness
change
Mood
provocative
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal relationships
- political views
Key Concepts
intellectual vitality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you last revise a core belief?
- What fears hold you back from change?
A Different Perspective
Changing opinions can be socially risky.
