Famous quote by John Boyd Orr

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When the fabric of society is so rigid that it cannot change quickly enough, adjustments are achieved by social unrest a
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"When the fabric of society is so rigid that it cannot change quickly enough, adjustments are achieved by social unrest and revolutions"

- John Boyd Orr

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This quote by John Boyd Orr talks to the idea that when a culture is as well stiff and incapable to change swiftly enough, it can result in social discontent and changes. This suggests that when a culture is also inflexible as well as unable to adjust to changing times, it can result in a breakdown of the social order as well as a requirement for extreme adjustment. This can be seen in lots of historic instances, such as the French Revolution, where the stiff social framework of the Ancien RĂ©gime was unable to stay up to date with the altering times and ultimately brought about a change. This quote likewise speaks with the idea that when a society is too rigid as well as not able to change, it can bring about a failure of the social order and also a requirement for extreme modification. This can be seen in several modern-day examples, such as the Arab Spring, where the stiff social structures of many Middle Eastern countries were incapable to keep up with the altering times as well as ultimately brought about a wave of revolutions. This quote talks to the concept that when a society is also inflexible and unable to alter promptly sufficient, it can lead to social agitation as well as revolutions.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by John Boyd Orr between September 23, 1880 and June 25, 1971. He/she was a famous Politician from Scotland. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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