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.
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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Women
By Henrik Ibsen
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