Quote by Henrik Ibsen

Ah, I fancy it is just the same with most of what you call your emancipation. You have read yourself into a number of new ideas and opinions. You have got a sort of smattering of recent discoveries in various fields -- discoveries that seem to overthrow certain principles which have hitherto been held impregnable and unassailable. But all this has only been a matter of intellect, Miss West -- superficial acquisition. It has not passed into your blood.

Ah, I fancy it is just the same with most of what you call y

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes that intellectual exploration and acquiring new ideas does not equate to true emancipation or personal growth. They describe the process as a mere "smattering" of knowledge that does not deeply impact one's beliefs or character. The speaker implies that true emancipation requires more than just intellectual understanding; it must also become a part of one's core beliefs and values. In this context, the speaker specifically addresses Miss West and questions the authenticity and depth of her personal growth and development.

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