Plutarch taught me high thoughts; he elevated.... : Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

“ Plutarch taught me high thoughts; he elevated me above the wretched sphere of my own reflections, to admire and love the heroes of past ages. Many things I read surpassed my understanding and experience. I had a very confused knowledge of kingdoms, wide extents of country, mighty rivers, and boundless seas. This book developed new and mightier scenes of action. I read of men concerned in public affairs, governing or massacring their species. I felt the greatest ardour for virtue rise within me, and abhorrence for vice. ”

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
  • From : Frankenstein
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