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Classical antiquity2 quotes
What do the ravages of time not injure? Our parents' age (worse than our grandparents') has produced us, more worthless still, who will soon give rise to a yet more vicious generation. — Horace · 23 BCOur fathers' age was worse than our grandfathers'. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt. — Horace · 23 BCNew Testament Era1 quote
This is an evil generation: they seek a sign. — Jesus · 61The Renaissance1 quote
Thou art not for the fashion of these times,
Where none will sweat but for promotion. — William Shakespeare · 1616