“There's one thing about freedom ... each generation of people begins by thinking they've got it for the first time in history, and ends by being sure the generation younger than themselves have too much of it. It can't really always have been increasing at the rate people suppose, or there would be more of it by now.”
Quote by Rose Macaulay
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Rose Macaulay
Rose Macaulay (August 1, 1881 – October 30, 1958) was a distinguished British writer, novelist, poet, and critic. Known for her wit, satire, and keen social observation, she authored over 30 works, including novels, essays, travelogues, and poetry. Born in Cambridge to an academic family, she studied at Oxford but left without a degree. Her notable works include 'The Towers of Trebizond' and 'They Were Defeated.' Macaulay never married but had a secret love affair. Her writing often explored faith, morality, and women's independence. She died of a heart attack in 1958 at age 77. more
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