The assumption must be that those who can see value only in tradition, or versions of it, deny man's ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.
People come into public life for different reasons. None of us are ego-challenged, I think, or we probably wouldn't be doing what we're doing, so if anyone tells you that they don't like the sound of the applause and the ego gratification, I don't think they're being straight with you.

