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“Sometimes tradition is a way of keeping going.” quote by Maxine Kumin
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“Sometimes tradition is a way of keeping going.”

Maxine Kumin

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Tradition” in The Collected Poems, 1990

Tradition provides continuity, helping people persist through change.

In simple terms: Tradition helps us keep moving forward.

Key Takeaway

Value and adapt useful traditions.

Themes

continuity heritage resilience identity change

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family rituals
  • cultural festivals
  • organizational practices
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

cultural memory social cohesion psychological stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which traditions serve you?
  • When should tradition be questioned?
A Different Perspective

Rigid traditions can hinder progress.

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