Accustomed Quote by Jacob Burckhardt
“The more recently power has originated, the less it can remain stationary - first because those who created it have become accustomed to rapid further movement and because they are and will be innovators per se; secondly, because the forces aroused or subdued by them can be employed only through further acts ...”
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy of Power, Jacob Burckhardt, 1910
Newly created power compels continuous movement; innovators cannot stay still, and forces they generate demand further action.
In simple terms: Power forces constant motion and innovation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, avoid stagnation.
Themes
power
innovation
movement
Mood
strategic
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- political reform
Key Concepts
dynamic systems
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance innovation with stability?
- What drives your need for movement?
A Different Perspective
May ignore need for stability and reflection.
