"In spite of overwhelming evidence, it is most difficult for a citizen of western Europe to bring thoroughly home to himself the truth that the civilisation which surrounds him is a rare exception in the history of the world"
- Henry James Sumner Maine
About this Quote
This quote by Henry James Sumner Maine talks to the difficulty of recognizing the rarity of the Western European civilization. Despite the overwhelming proof of its individuality, it is difficult for residents of Western Europe to really understand the fact of their situation. This is due to the fact that they are so submersed in the culture and also lifestyle of their world that it is difficult to go back as well as appreciate its rarity. Western Europe has actually been a leader in the growth of modern-day culture, and its people have access to a level of convenience as well as benefit that is not available in several various other components of the globe. This quote functions as a reminder to value the privilege of living in a people that is so rare in the background of the world.
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