Quote by Gilbert Murray

The fashions of the ages vary in this direction and that, but they vary for the most part from a central road which was struck out by the imagination of Greece.

The fashions of the ages vary in this direction and that, bu

Summary

This quote suggests that Greece played a significant role in defining artistic and cultural trends. It implies that while fashion may change over time, it largely stems from the original ideas and imagination of ancient Greece. Greece is seen as a central road from which different fashion trends deviate, implying its enduring influence on the creative world throughout history.

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By Gilbert Murray

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