Quote by Edward Gibbon

All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.

All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.

Summary

This quote suggests that if human beings do not make progress and advancements, they will inevitably regress or decline. It implies that as individuals and as a society, we need to continually strive for improvement, growth, and innovation in order to maintain our human nature. Without ongoing development, our potential and abilities may diminish or be lost, leading to a decline in our overall state of being. The quote highlights the importance of continuous advancement in order to avoid stagnation and regression in our personal and collective human experience.

Topics

Growth

By Edward Gibbon

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