Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Whoso belongs only to his own age, and reverences only its gilt Popinjays or smoot-smeared Mumbojumbos, must needs die with it.

Whoso belongs only to his own age, and reverences only its g

Summary

This quote suggests that those who blindly conform to the norms and beliefs of their own time will inevitably perish along with it. It criticizes those who idolize and follow superficial trends and pompous leaders, implying that they lack the ability to question or challenge the status quo. By emphasizing the importance of independent thinking and resisting societal pressures, the quote implies that clinging to the ideologies of one's own age without critical examination is doomed to eventual extinction.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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