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“They seem to be in a conspiracy to persecute you,” she said. “What does it mean?” “Only the protest of the world, Miss Verinder — on a very small scale — against anything that is new.” quote by Wilkie Collins
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““They seem to be in a conspiracy to persecute you,” she said. “What does it mean?” “Only the protest of the world, Miss Verinder — on a very small scale — against anything that is new.””

Wilkie Collins

About This Quote

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

Society resists new ideas, treating them as threats on a small scale.

In simple terms: New ideas face subtle persecution.

Key Takeaway

Challenge conformity, support innovation.

Themes

conformity innovation societal resistance

Mood

cautious hopeful

Type

critical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • technology adoption
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

social dynamics cultural change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives fear of the new?
  • How can we balance tradition and progress?
A Different Perspective

Resistance can be justified to protect values.

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