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We have long passed the Victorian Era when asterisks were followed after a certain interval by a baby
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"We have long passed the Victorian Era when asterisks were followed after a certain interval by a baby"

- W. Somerset Maugham

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This quote by W. Somerset Maugham is referring to the Victorian Era, which was a time period in the 19th century in England. During this era, it was common for asterisks to be followed by an infant after a certain period. This was a method of signifying the concept of fertility and the significance of having children. It was likewise a method of revealing the idea that having kids signified success and prosperity. This quote is a pointer of how much society has actually altered considering that the Victorian Era and how various our values and beliefs are today. We no longer see having kids as an indication of success and prosperity, but rather as a personal option. This quote is a pointer of how far we have come in terms of our values and beliefs.

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W. Somerset Maugham This quote is written / told by W. Somerset Maugham between January 25, 1874 and December 16, 1965. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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