Certain Quote by P.D. Ouspensky
“Truths that become old become decrepit and unreliable; sometimes they may be kept going artificially for a certain time, but there is no life in them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "In Search of the Miraculous" by P.D. Ouspensky, 1949
Outdated truths lose vitality; artificially sustaining them creates false reliability, leading to eventual decay.
In simple terms: Old ideas die unless refreshed; forced persistence fails.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh perspectives and let ideas evolve naturally.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
change
intellectual honesty
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Academic discourse
- personal growth
- organizational development
Key Concepts
Cognitive stagnation
cultural renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- Which old ideas still serve us?
- How to balance tradition with innovation?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss valuable traditions that still hold relevance.
