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Periods of tranquillity are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up
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"Periods of tranquillity are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up"

- George Santayana

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This quote by George Santayana suggests that durations of tranquility and security are not conducive to imagination and technology. He implies that in order for mankind to accomplish innovative success, it must be stirred up and encouraged by something. This can be an obstacle, a problem, or a difficult situation. It remains in these moments of unrest as well as interruption that the human race has the ability to believe outside the box and also create creative services. This quote is a pointer that creative thinking and innovation typically originate from moments of problem as well as unrest, which it is important to welcome these moments and also use them to our advantage.

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George Santayana This quote is written / told by George Santayana between December 16, 1863 and September 26, 1952. She was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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