...that in former ages they had been as wise as they are in this present, nay, wiser; for, said they, many in this age do think their forefathers have been fools, by which they prove themselves to be such.

Margaret Cavendish
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In the book The History of the World, by Herodotus, there is a passage that speaks about how people in ancient times were considered to be wiser than people today. The passage says, “In former ages they had been as wise as they are in this present, nay, wiser; for, said they, many in this age do think their forefathers have been fools, by which they prove themselves to be such.” This implies that people were considered to be more intelligent than they are today. People now believe that they are smarter than their ancestors because of the advancements that have occurred throughout civilizations over time.

Source: The Blazing World And Other Writings

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