“So far, we do not seem appalled at the prospect of exactly the same kind of education being applied to all the school children from the Atlantic to the Pacific, but there is an uneasiness in the air, a realization that the individual is growing less easy to find; an idea, perhaps, of what standardization might become when the units are not machines, but human beings.”
Quote by Edith Hamilton
Work
The Ever-Present Past
This work delves into the ways in which past events continue to shape contemporary society, examining the legacy of historical occurrences and their influence on modern life. more
Author
Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton, an American renowned classical literature author, was born on August 12, 1867, and passed away on May 31, 1963. Her works, which introduce classical literature in an accessible manner, have been well-received by readers. more
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