Quote by Edmund Burke

I thought ten thousand swords must have leaped from their scabbards to avenge even a look that threatened her with insult. But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophists, economists and calculators has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is gone forever.

I thought ten thousand swords must have leaped from their sc

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the loss of chivalry in society. They vividly imagine an era when countless swords would be drawn in defense of a woman even for a mere look of disrespect towards her. However, they lament that the present age is devoid of such valor and nobility. The speaker believes that the age of knights and knights' code of conduct has been replaced by a new era dominated by thinkers, economists, and calculators, which has resulted in the demise of Europe's glorious past.

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