Famous quote by Alan Alda

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Its really clear to me that you cant hang onto something longer than its time. Ideas lose certain freshness, ideas have
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"It's really clear to me that you can't hang onto something longer than its time. Ideas lose certain freshness, ideas have a shelf life, and sometimes they have to be replaced by other ideas"

- Alan Alda

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This quote by Alan Alda speaks with the idea that absolutely nothing lasts forever. Ideas, like all things, have a limited lifespan. They can become stale and out-of-date, and ultimately need to be replaced by originalities. This is true in all elements of life, from relationships to professions. We need to accept that things come and go, and that modification is unavoidable. We must also be willing to let go of the old and embrace the new. This quote encourages us to be available to new ideas and to acknowledge when something has run its course. It is very important to recognize when something has actually reached its expiration date and to be ready to proceed.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Alda somewhere between January 28, 1936 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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