Quote by G. K. Chesterton

The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us.

The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things b

Summary

This quote highlights a critical distinction between two commonly confused concepts: progress and growth. It emphasizes that progress, often viewed as forward movement or advancement, tends to focus on leaving things behind. However, the quote suggests that true growth lies in internal development, where experiences and knowledge accumulate within us. By embracing this alternative viewpoint, we can shift our perspective from external achievements to personal development and self-transformation. It calls into question society's preoccupation with external progress and encourages a deeper understanding of growth as an internal, lifelong process.

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Deception/lying

By G. K. Chesterton

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