Every man is the creature of the age in which he lives; very few are able to raise themselves above the ideas of the time.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are heavily influenced by the social, cultural, and intellectual climate of the era they live in. It implies that most people tend to conform to the prevailing beliefs and values of their time, lacking the ability to transcend those ideas. Only a small minority can free themselves from the influence of their age and adopt a more independent and critical perspective.

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