Concept
Golden Age
Overview
far-gone period of primordial peace, harmony, stability, and prosperity, from Greek mythology
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Men say the golden age is a fable; it always will be for those whose feelings and taste are depraved. People do not really regret the golden age, for they do nothing to restore it. What is needed for its restoration? One thing only, and that is an impossibility; we must love the golden age.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile
States what Golden Age is; names Golden Age several times.
The Golden Age therefore falls in with the Reign of _Asterius_, and the Silver Age with that of _Minos_; and to make these Ages much longer than ordinary generations, is to make _Chiron_ live much longer than according to the course of nature.
Isaac Newton, The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended
Names Golden Age several times; opens on Golden Age.
The envious Informer indeed, died with Shame and Vexation. The Empire was glorious abroad, and in the full Enjoyment of Tranquility, Peace and Plenty, at home: This, in short, was the true golden Age. The whole Country was sway'd by Love and Justice. Every one blest _Zadig_; and _Zadig_ blest Heav'n for his unexpected Success.
Voltaire, Zadig
Names Golden Age.
Philosophers who discussed Golden Age
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