"Regardless of its causes, thoughtlessly blaming the present……" — Steven Pinker

"Regardless of its causes, thoughtlessly blaming the present is a weakness which, even if it is never outlawed, ought to be resisted. Though commonly flaunted as a sign of sophistication, it can be an opportunity for one-upmanship and an excuse for misanthropy, especially against the young."

— Steven Pinker

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