Quote by Philip Dormer Stanhope
We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.
Summary
This quote suggests that our educational backgrounds heavily influence our perspectives and biases. It implies that just as the ancients revered and idolized their heroes, we tend to glorify and idolize individuals who exhibit unconventional or "mad" behavior. The quote highlights the tendency to embrace ideas or behaviors that are perceived as outside of societal norms due to the influence of education and cultural biases.
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