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100 Years Quotes

A century as the measure of real, slow change.

These 100 years quotes use a century as a benchmark for how long real change or tradition actually takes, from a city's transformation to a divided wall's endurance, a patience echoed in Feedback quotes.

It took Hong Kong 100 years to become what it is.

Quotes by Liu Xiaobo

The Wall will be standing in 50 and even in 100 years, if the reasons for it are not removed.

Quotes by Erich Honecker

In Europe, the leagues have been around 100 years.

Quotes by David Villa

Frequently Asked Questions

What transformation does the Hong Kong quote reference?
It reflects on how long it took the city to develop into what people recognize today, treating a century as the real timescale of change.
Which wall is mentioned in one of these quotes?
It isn't named directly, but the quote treats a dividing wall as something that could stand for decades unless the underlying reasons for it disappear.
Do any of these quotes talk about sports?
Yes, one notes that European leagues have existed for roughly a century, treating that as unremarkable rather than extraordinary.
Is the theme here about optimism or caution?
A bit of both; the quotes acknowledge that a century can bring progress, but also that some structures persist far longer than expected.
Where can I find more reflections on time and patience?
The Sleeve quotes page carries a similarly patient, reflective tone.

The final line applies the same span to European sports leagues, framing a century less as ancient history and more as ordinary institutional memory. Similar long views show up in Dirk Bogarde quotes and Russell Tovey quotes.