The growth of understanding is the primary purpose of any ci... - Alfred North Whitehead

"The growth of understanding is the primary purpose of any civilization."

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Mathematician Philosopher British 1861–1947

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"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order."

"Creativity is the ultimate expression of power."

"It is the business of the future to be dangerous."

"No static thing endures; change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal."

"We're not just after treasure. We're preserving history."

"The mind is humanity's greatest tool."

"A tidy room reflects a tidy mind."

"You can learn a lot about a person by how they keep their space."