Always Quote by George Edward Woodberry
“Always, some great culture is dying to enrich the soil of new harvests, some civlization is crumbling to rubbish to be the hill of a more beautiful city, some race is spending itself that a lower and more barbarous world may inherit its stored treasure house.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New World, George Edward Woodberry, 1880
Cultural cycles involve old societies decaying to nourish new, more refined ones, while some groups cling to outdated values that hinder progress.
In simple terms: Old cultures die to enrich new ones; some cling to outdated values.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support transformative change.
Themes
culture
change
progress
decay
renewal
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education reform
- heritage conservation
- social movements
Key Concepts
civilization cycles
cultural evolution
legacy preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your culture need renewal?
- How can we honor past while fostering future?
A Different Perspective
New growth often faces resistance from entrenched interests.
