Quote by William Wordsworth

A multitude of causes unknown to former times are now acting with a combined force to blunt the discriminating powers of the mind, and unfitting it for all voluntary exertion to reduce it to a state of almost savage torpor.


A multitude of causes unknown to former times are now acting

Summary

This quote suggests that various unknown factors in the present are working together to diminish the ability of the mind to make thoughtful judgments and render it incapable of voluntary effort, bringing it to a state of almost primitive numbness. It emphasizes the existence of external influences that have a detrimental impact on the cognitive abilities and motivation of individuals, leading to a decline in critical thinking and mental activity.

By William Wordsworth
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