Ein Buch ist ein Spiegel wenn ein Affe hineinsieht so kann kein Apostel heraus gucken. - Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

Translation: Just as we outgrow a pair of trousers, we outgrow acquaintances, libraries, principles, etc., at times before they're worn out and at times—and this is the worst of all—before we have new ones.

Even truth needs to be clad in new garments if it is to appeal to a new age.

The "second sight" possessed by the Highlanders in Scotland is actually a foreknowledge of future events. I believe they possess this gift because they don't wear trousers... That is also why in all countries women are more prone to utter prophecies.