The theory of a complete change of standards in human history does not merely deprive us of the pleasure of… — G. Chesterton
The theory of a complete change of standards in human history does not merely deprive us of the pleasure of honouring our fathers; it deprives us even of the more modern and aristocratic pleasure of despising them.
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