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Tradition is the illusion of permanance
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"Tradition is the illusion of permanance"

- Woody Allen

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This quote by Woody Allen speaks with the concept that custom is often viewed as something that is unvarying and long-term. However, Allen recommends that this is an illusion, as traditions are continuously progressing and changing gradually. This quote encourages us to think about how customs are shaped by the individuals and cultures that produce them, and how they can be adjusted to fit the requirements of the present. It likewise functions as a tip that absolutely nothing is truly long-term, which even the most enduring traditions can be modified or changed. Eventually, this quote encourages us to be mindful of the power of tradition and to recognize that it is not a fixed idea, however rather something that is continuously altering and adapting to the requirements of today.

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Woody Allen This quote is written / told by Woody Allen somewhere between December 1, 1935 and today. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 62 other quotes.

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