Conform Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Social progress takes effect through the replacement of all institutions by new ones; and since every institution involves the recognition of the duty of conforming to it, progress must involve the repudiation of an established duty at every step.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Progress requires dismantling old institutions and rejecting established duties, replacing them with new structures.
In simple terms: Change needs breaking old rules and building new ones.
Key Takeaway
Question and rebuild societal norms.
Themes
social change
institutional reform
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- education reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
critical theory
revolutionary thought
Questions to Reflect On
- Which duties do you accept without question?
- How can you foster constructive disruption?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests can stall transformation.
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