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Quote by Leonard Woolf

“There is nothing to which men cling more tenaciously than the privileges of class.”

Quote by Leonard Woolf

Book:Barbarians Within and Without

Work

Barbarians Within and Without

This book delves into the nature of barbarism, examining its manifestation within human societies and its implications in the broader context of the world. more

Author

British author and social activist, married to Virginia Woolf, and co-founder of the famous Bloomsbury Group. His works include novels, biographies, and essays, known for their deep insights into character psychology and their focus on social issues. more

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