Quotes about Advancement
The most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion.
— Alexander Graham Bell
The natural progress of the works of men is from rudeness to convenience, from convenience to elegance, and from elegance to nicety.
— Samuel Johnson
If the root issues are not faced and resolved, growth will be stymied.
— Neil Anderson
Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, this is recognised: that the human race has been harshly treated, but that it has advanced.
— Victor Hugo
Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are done, we recognize one thing: that the human race has been badly manhandled, but that it has moved forward.
— Victor Hugo
Progress is not accomplished in one stage.
— Victor Hugo
Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, this is recognized: that the human race has been harshly treated, but that it has advanced.
— Victor Hugo
Revolution cannot really be conquered... If you wish to understand what Revolution is, call it Progress; and if you wish to understand what Progress is, call it Tomorrow. Tomorrow performs its work irresistibly, and it does it from today.
— Victor Hugo
If you wish to gain an idea of what revolution is, call it Progress; and if you wish to acquire an idea of the nature of progress, call it To-morrow. To-morrow fulfils its work irresistibly, and it is already fulfilling it to-day. It
— Victor Hugo
It is the features of the years that makes up the face of the century.
— Victor Hugo
Continually upgrade your skills in your key result areas. Remember, however good you are today, your knowledge and skills are becoming obsolete at a rapid rate. As Pat Riley, the basketball coach, said, "Anytime you stop striving to get better, you're bound to get worse.
— Brian Tracy
Science cuts two ways, of course; its products can be used for both good and evil. But there's no turning back from science. The early warnings about technological dangers also come from science.
— Carl Sagan