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The characteristic of the hour is that the commonplace mind, knowing itself to be commonplace, has the assurance to proclaim the rights of the commonplace and to impose them wherever it will.

The characteristic of the hour is that the commonplace mind,

Summary

This quote implies that in the current era, individuals with ordinary or average intellect and perspective have gained the confidence to assert their beliefs and enforce them upon others. The mundane or average mindset, aware of its own limitations, boldly advocates for the acceptance and prioritization of their mundane ideas, disregarding alternative viewpoints. This suggests that the prevailing notion is one of promoting and preserving mediocrity, limiting the exploration of novel and diverse thinking.

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