Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

My generation of the Sixties, with all our great ideals, destroyed liberalism, because of our excesses.

My generation of the Sixties, with all our great ideals, des

Summary

This quote suggests that the actions and behaviors of the generation in the Sixties, despite their admirable ideals, ultimately led to the downfall of liberalism. The excessive actions taken in pursuit of those ideals are believed to be the cause. It implies that the generation's approach was too extreme, possibly alienating others and undermining the principles of liberalism. This critique highlights the negative consequences that can arise when the pursuit of noble goals goes unchecked, emphasizing the need for moderation and balance in order to avoid harming the very causes we seek to advance.

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Twentieth Century

By Camille Anna Paglia

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