--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ...but in every century, and ever since…" description: "\"...but in every century, and ever since England has been what it is, an Englishman has always felt somewhat ashamed of his own emotion and of his own s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71c/baroness-orczy-23831_ashamed_but-in-every-century-and-ever-since-engl_1602302.jpg" --- # ...but in every century, and ever since England has been… ![“...but in every century, and ever since England has been what it is, an Englishman has always felt somewhat ashamed of his own emotion and of his own sympathy.” quote by Baroness Orczy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71c/baroness-orczy-23831_ashamed_but-in-every-century-and-ever-since-engl_1602302.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71c/baroness-orczy-23831_ashamed_but-in-every-century-and-ever-since-engl_1602302.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71c/baroness-orczy-23831_ashamed_but-in-every-century-and-ever-since-engl_1602302.jpg) > “...but in every century, and ever since England has been what it is, an Englishman has always felt somewhat ashamed of his own emotion and of his own sympathy.” [Baroness Orczy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/baroness-orczy/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. English men historically suppress personal emotions and sympathy due to cultural expectations of stoic masculinity. **In simple terms:** English men hide feelings. Key Takeaway Recognize and accept emotions. Themes cultural pressure masculinity emotional suppression Mood reflective somber Type literary historical When to use this quote - personal relationships - mental health - cultural critique Key Concepts British Victorian norms identity conflict Questions to Reflect On - How does cultural expectation shape personal expression? - Can vulnerability coexist with traditional masculinity? 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