Centuries Quote by Marcel Proust
“Words do not change their meanings so drastically in the course of centuries as, in our minds, names do in the course of a year or two.”
About This Quote
Source Book: In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust, 1913-1927
Words keep stable meanings over centuries, but personal names shift meaning quickly in our minds.
In simple terms: Meanings of words stay stable; names change fast.
Recognize how personal labels evolve.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- branding
- historical analysis
- social media
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you adapt to changing personal labels?
- Do you trust the stability of language?
Names can be manipulated, causing confusion.