Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are always two parties, the party of the Past and the party of the Future: the Establishment and the Movement. At times the resistance is reanimated, the schism runs under the world and appears in Literature, Philosophy, Church, State and social customs.

There are always two parties, the party of the Past and the

Summary

This quote highlights the perpetual existence of two opposing forces in society: the party of the Past, representing the establishment and traditional values, and the party of the Future, embodying progress and change. These opposing factions often clash and drive a division that is reflected in various aspects of society, from literature and philosophy to religion, politics, and social norms. It suggests that this inherent conflict and struggle between conservatism and progressivism are a consistent part of the human experience.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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