Age Quote by Kage Baker
“Funny thing about those Middle Ages, said Joseph. "They just keep coming back. Mortals keep thinking they're in Modern Times, you know, they get all this neat technology and pass all these humanitarian laws, and then something happens: there's an economic crisis, or science makes some discovery people can't deal with. And boom, people go right back to burning Jews and selling pieces of the true Cross. Don't you ever make the mistake of thinking that mortals want to live in a golden age. They hate thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Anvil of the World, Kage Baker, 2004
Human nature repeats destructive patterns despite technological progress, reverting to old prejudices during crises.
In simple terms: People revert to old hatred when stressed.
Key Takeaway
Beware complacency; learn history.
Themes
history
human nature
technology
crisis
prejudice
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
cautionary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political upheaval
- economic downturns
- technological breakthroughs
- social media backlash
Key Concepts
psychology
social cycles
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do crises reveal hidden prejudices?
- What can prevent regression to old hate?
A Different Perspective
Progress alone cannot change deep‑seated biases.
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