Progress

Progress gathers quotations that trace the uneasy, exhilarating movement from what is to what might be. Here you’ll find writers and thinkers weighing invention against consequence, reform against tradition, and personal growth against the comfort of staying the same. Some lines celebrate forward motion—new knowledge, widened rights, hard-won skills—while others warn that “advancement” can disguise loss, haste, or hubris. The category ranges from political and scientific visions to intimate reflections on learning, healing, and changing one’s mind. Expect aphorisms about patience and persistence, arguments for incremental steps, and sharp doubts about linear narratives of history. These quotes resonate because they ask a persistent question: how do we move forward without forgetting what we carry?