Also she went in for culture, which gave her a certain…
““Also she went in for culture, which gave her a certain moral authority. It wouldn't now; but people believed, then, that culture could make you better - a better person. They believed it could uplift you, or the women believed it. They hadn't yet seen Hitler at the opera house.””
About This Quote
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Culture was seen as a moral compass that could improve individuals and society, but that belief was naive before the rise of totalitarianism.
In simple terms: Culture was thought to make people better, but that faith was misplaced.
Question culture’s impact critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- media literacy
- public policy
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does culture influence moral decisions?
- Can culture resist authoritarianism?
Culture alone cannot prevent oppression.