Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
In every age there has been a stream of popular opinion that has carried all before it, and given a family character, as it were, to the century.

Summary
This quote suggests that throughout history, there has always been a prevailing popular opinion or belief system that influences the overall character and essence of a given era. It implies that this collective perspective shapes the mindset and behavior of society during that time period, shaping the values, norms, and cultural identity of that particular century.