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How to understand "there is no civilization without tradition, and there is no progress without subverting tradition"

Tradition is the foundation of civilization. Without tradition, there would be no civilization. However, if we stick to tradition blindly and don't accept new ideas and concepts, we can't make progress. Therefore, subverting and innovating traditions is a necessary condition to promote social progress. Only on the basis of keeping the tradition, and constantly carrying out reform and innovation, can social development and progress be realized.