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“she had always considered that, far from the world of Ealing and its county councillors who over-ate and neighed like stallions, there were bright colonies of beings, chaste, beautiful in thought, altruist and circumspect. And, till that moment, she had imagined” quote by Ford Madox Ford
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““she had always considered that, far from the world of Ealing and its county councillors who over-ate and neighed like stallions, there were bright colonies of beings, chaste, beautiful in thought, altruist and circumspect. And, till that moment, she had imagined””

Ford Madox Ford

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes an imagined ideal society contrasting with mundane local politics.

In simple terms: Imagines a perfect, thoughtful community.

Key Takeaway

Seek higher ideals beyond ordinary life.

Themes

idealism society contrast imagination politics

Mood

contemplative critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • philosophical reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

utopia social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this ideal community represent?
  • How does it critique real society?
A Different Perspective

Ideal vision may be unrealistic or escapist.

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