Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
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He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Failure to adapt to new circumstances can lead to negative outcomes, as time brings inevitable change.
This quote by Francis Bacon emphasizes the importance of adapting to change and finding new solutions in the face of challenges. Bacon suggests that those who resist change and fail to seek innovative remedies for their problems should not be surprised when they encounter new difficulties, as time continuously brings new developments that require our attention and adjustment.
Themes
ChangeInnovationAdaptationRemediesProblems
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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