"We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration"
- Irving Babbitt
About this Quote
This quote by Irving Babbitt is a warning versus the threats of rejecting convention and tradition without consideration for the repercussions. He is referring to the leaders of the Romantic movement, who sought to break away from the standard values of the past. Nevertheless, Babbitt warns versus ignoring the humane goals that are often related to convention and tradition. He suggests that while it is very important to challenge the status quo, it is similarly essential to consider the potential impact of doing so. He encourages us to be mindful of the repercussions of our actions and to strive for a balance between custom and development. Ultimately, Babbitt is advocating for a thoughtful technique to change, one that takes into account the requirements of both the individual and society.
This quote is written / told by Irving Babbitt between August 2, 1865 and July 15, 1933. He/she was a famous Critic from USA.
The author also have 31 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"