Quote by Marcel Proust

The paradoxes of today are the prejudices of tomorrow, since the most benighted and the most deplorable prejudices have had their moment of novelty when fashion lent them its fragile grace.

The paradoxes of today are the prejudices of tomorrow, since

Summary

This quote suggests that the paradoxes or contradictions we witness in society today will eventually become the prejudices of tomorrow. It implies that even the most ignorant and offensive prejudices gain temporary acceptance when people perceive them as fashionable or trendy. Essentially, the quote warns against blindly embracing popular opinions without critically evaluating their impact and implications on society in the long run. It emphasizes the need to challenge prevailing norms and recognize that what is fashionable or popular might not necessarily align with what is right or just.

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By Marcel Proust

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