Famous quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Mobile Desktop
The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas wont keep. Something must be done about them. When the idea is new, its c
Like

"The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. When the idea is new, its custodians have fervor, live for it, and if need be, die for it"

- Alfred North Whitehead

About this Quote

This quote by Alfred North Whitehead speaks with the value of doing something about it on our concepts. He emphasizes the significance of the vigor of thought, and how concepts will not stick with us unless we do something about them. He likewise speaks with the enthusiasm and dedication that comes with having an originality, and how its custodians will live and even crave it if essential. This quote encourages us to do something about it on our concepts and to be passionate about them, as they are fleeting and can easily be forgotten. It is a pointer that ideas are just as effective as the actions required to bring them to life.

About the Author

England Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred North Whitehead between February 15, 1861 and December 30, 1947. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 47 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Women, cant live with them, cant live without them - Desiderius Erasmus
"Women, can't live with them, can't live without them"
Desiderius Erasmus, Philosopher
Small: People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest - George Matthew Adams
George Matthew Adams
"People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest"
George Matthew Adams, Philosopher
Small: Its not that we use technology, we live technology - Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio
"It's not that we use technology, we live technology"
Godfrey Reggio, Director
Small: I like adventure - Marc Garneau
Marc Garneau
"I like adventure"
Marc Garneau, Astronaut
Small: Always live in the ugliest house on the street - then you dont have to look at it - David Hockney
David Hockney
"Always live in the ugliest house on the street - then you don't have to look at it"
David Hockney, Artist
Small: Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods - Aristotle
Aristotle
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods"
Aristotle, Philosopher
Small: Its a blast to watch. Its a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical
"It's a blast to watch. It's a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical event. It's a sporting event! Cause you never know what's gonna happen"
John Zorn, Composer
Small: Adventure is just bad planning - Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
"Adventure is just bad planning"
Roald Amundsen, Explorer
Small: Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul - W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
"Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
Small: What is our task? To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in - David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George
"What is our task? To make Britain a fit country for heroes to live in"
David Lloyd George, Statesman