Country Quote by Henry Parry Liddon
“Often enough it is little that can be done in an old country, where life is ruled by fixed and imperious traditions; while much may be done where all is yet fluid, and where, if religion is sometimes unprotected and unrecognised, she is not embarrassed by influences which deaden or cramp her best energies at home.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sermons on the Church, 1885
In societies bound by rigid traditions, progress is limited; in fluid, open societies, greater change is possible despite religious constraints.
In simple terms: Tradition limits change; openness allows it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility to foster progress.
Themes
tradition
change
society
religion
freedom
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community development
- religious dialogue
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
cultural inertia
social dynamics
institutional rigidity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do traditions hinder innovation?
- What freedoms enable societal growth?
A Different Perspective
Even in fluid societies, entrenched power can resist change.
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