HEGEL IN MEXICO / BOSTEELS p.47

"When philosophy paints its grey in grey, one form of life has become old, and by means of grey it cannot be rejuvenated, but only known," Hegel writes in the Preface to his Philosophy of Right: "The owl of Minerva, takes its flight only when the shades of night are gathering.

Philosophy of Right ( (1821), translated by T. M. Knox, (1952)) p. 13

"When philosophy paints its grey on grey, then has a shape of life grown old. By philosophy's grey on grey it cannot be rejuvenated but only understood. The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk." Philosophy of Right ( (1821), translated by T. M. Knox, (1952)) p. 13