"The Idea of Equality"
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That all men are equal is a proposition which at ordinary times no sane individual has ever given his assent.
— Aldous Huxley
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "That all men are equal is a proposition which at ordinary times no sane individual has ever given his assent." in the context of ""The Idea of Equality"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Aldous Huxley" (Quotes, Proper Studies (1927))
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About Aldous Huxley
Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was a British author known for his novel Brave New World. He was the grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley and younger brother of Julian Huxley.
About Aldous Huxley
Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was a British author known for his novel Brave New World. He was the grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley and younger brother of Julian Huxley.
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