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.

In every age there has been a stream of popular opinion that

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.

By Mary Wollstonecraft

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